Sachatamia Lodge / Ecuador



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Contact:

Iván Ramiro Salazar Torres
Propietario y Gerente
González Suárez 432 y San Ignacio
Edif. Bello Horizonte,
Apartado Postal 17-03-435
Quito, Ecuador.

Tel: +593/2-255-5144; 2-390-0906 or 09311-4118
Fax: +593/2-252-7073 or 2-390-0907

info@sachatamia.com
rsalazar@sachatamia.com
www.sachatamia.com

Certified by:

SmartVoyager, Ecuador (August, 2007)

Type of accommodation:

Bed & breakfast, lodge, inn

Features:

Conference rooms
Hot water
Internet connection
Laundry facilities
Pool
Private bathroom
Restaurant
Telephone
Television

Other: Hydro-massage, natural forest reserve.

Number of rooms: 14, in total. 5 rooms in the main building and 9 in the outer cabins.

Year founded: 2003.

Number of employees: 8 permanent workers in the installations.

Percent of employees who are local residents: 50%

Type of destination:

Farm, ranch (rural)
Forest/rainforest
Mountain
River, lake, wetland

Able to accommodate:

Families
Gay/lesbian
Handicapped
Seniors
Singles
Volunteers (to work in your establishment)

We accept children over 10 years of age.

Description of the area:

The property was acquired in 1992 for conservation and reforestation. Today, Sachatamia is an important private ecological reserve consisting of more than 750 acres (300 hectares). Most of it is primary and secondary forest with some reforested areas and others being reforested. There are five rivers with pristine waters in the reserve.

Its location is special: Elevation 1,500 to 1,750 meters (4,920 to 5,742 feet) above sea level; Latitude 0 degrees, 1 minute, 36 seconds South; Longitude 78 degrees, 45 minutes, 34 seconds West; minimum temperature 64 degrees Fahrenheit, maximum 79 degrees Fahrenheit; in the “Andean Choco” with the Mindo-Nambillo protector forest, a zone with high biodiversity that recently obtained first place for the second time in the global bird count.

Activities in Sachatamia Lodge:

  • Observation of more than 30 species of hummingbirds at the nectar feeders around the main building.

  • Observation of tanagers, toucans, trogons (quetzals) and several other bird species at the feeders around the building. “Birds and Conservation” has recorded the presence of more than 200 bird species in the highland part of the reserve.

  • Covered, warm water pool with hydro-massage.

  • Game room with DirectTV and film showings in the “Los Colibríes” salon.

  • Self-guided trails.

  • Guided canopy tours over the natural forest reserve, the rivers and streams.

  • Swimming in the pools of the Chalhuaryacu Chico River.

  • Zip line.

  • Flora and fauna observation: monkeys, agoutis, armadillos, ocelots, deer, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, insects, and more. You can also enjoy the native trees, giant ferns, orchids, bromeliads, heliconias, and others.

    • Activities in Mindo and its surroundings:

  • Visit the butterfly garden.

  • Rowing or tubing in the Mindo and Cinto rivers.

  • Rafting in the Blanco River (with prior confirmation).

  • Visits to the waterfalls.

  • Andean cock-of-the-rock Lek. The Gallo de la Peña trail takes you to a lekking site (a place where males congregate to attract females) to observe the courtship rituals of these birds and see other species.

  • Horseback rides.

  • Bicycle riding.

    • Available activities:

    Adventure, sports
    Bird watching
    Canopy exploration
    Eco / nature / wildlife
    Educational, research, volunteering
    Spiritual / religious
    Visits to conservation projects
    Walking / hiking

    How to get there:

  • Nearest local and international airport: Mariscal Sucre, Quito.

  • Distance, by land, to the nearest airport: 82 km

    • Sachatamia is 1.25 hours from the “Centro Comercial El Condado” north of Quito. Use the Quito – Calacalí – La Independencia road. We are at Kilometer 77, 300 m before the Y-junction of Mindo or at the end of the old Quito – Nono – Tandayapa – San Tadeo highway, which has been declared the first ecological bird-watching route.

    This natural paradise is in the “Paseo del Quinde,” where you can escape the pollution, noise, and stress that affect your health and spiritual peace in the big cities.

    Making a difference:

    We are particularly dedicated to conservation and environmental restoration; we use local labor, services and products and we work with native tour operators and specialized guides.

    General rates:

    Lodging plus American breakfast:
    $$ -- from $25 to $50.

    Full Plan – two days, one night:
    Includes lodging and three meals (lunch and dinner a la carte and American breakfast)
    $$$ -- from $50 to $75.

    General terms and conditions:

  • Use of the installations is included for guests, including the covered, warm water pool, hydro-massage, game room, hummingbird observation, unguided walks in the reserve.

  • The guided canopy tour costs $5.00 per person (for guests).

  • Rates do not include taxes (12% sales tax and 10% service).

  • As a destination for rest and tranquility, Sachatamia Lodge does not accept children under 10 years of age.

  • Pets are not allowed in this ecological reserve.

  • Transportation is not included.

  • A 50% deposit is required to confirm your reservation.

    • For more information, write info@sachatamia.com.

    Photographs description:

  • Panoramic view of the mail building, with five private rooms, restaurant, bar, salon, and reception desk.

  • Pool.

  • Many-banded aracari (Pteroglossus pluricinctus), one of more than 300 bird species that can be seen at the feeders around the main building.

  • Some of the tanager species that can be seen around the building.

  • Hydro-massage.

  • The cabins of the forest.

  • Meeting Room.

  • Some of the 32 species that can be watched at the nectar feeders.

  • Suite in the main building; room photo.

    • Date this information was provided: July, 2008.


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