Hacienda Guachalá, Spanish Colonial estate in Cayambe, Ecuador
Hacienda Guachalá is a Spanish Colonial estate near Cayambe built with thick adobe walls, wooden beams, and traditional clay tile roofs arranged around interior courtyards. The structures display the characteristic construction methods of large working farms from that era.
The estate was founded in 1580 and became a major agricultural center during Ecuador's colonial period. It grew into a significant operation that influenced the region's economic structure for centuries.
The chapel shows how religious practice shaped daily life on this working estate during colonial times. You can see in the layout how spiritual and economic activities were closely connected here.
The site is accessible from Cayambe and operates as a hotel offering lodging within the colonial buildings. Plan time to walk through the courtyards and chapel areas to appreciate the spatial layout and construction details.
The nearby Cerro Pambamarca served as a reference point for the French Geodesic Mission during their measurements. This made the area a key location for mapping South America.
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