Hacienda Guachalá, Spanish Colonial estate in Cayambe, Ecuador
The Hacienda Guachalá features thick adobe walls with light stucco finishes, wooden beams, central courtyards, and traditional clay tile roofs across its structures.
Founded in 1580, this estate expanded to encompass 21,000 hectares of land and functioned as a major agricultural center during the colonial period in Ecuador.
The property includes an original chapel from 1580 and a church built in 1938, reflecting the religious practices and architectural evolution of colonial Ecuador.
Located near Cayambe, the former agricultural estate now operates as a hotel, offering visitors accommodations within its historical Spanish Colonial buildings.
The French Geodesic Mission used Cerro Pambamarca, adjacent to the hacienda, as a reference point for their measurements in 1736.
Location: Pichincha
Architectural style: Spanish Colonial architecture
Website: http://guachala.com/english
GPS coordinates: -0.04028,-78.17083
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:32
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