Cabañas San Isidro

The Oriente

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Once a cattle ranch, this 3700-acre nature reserve 15km south of Baeza enjoys a spectacular setting at 2000m. It offers first-class bird-watching; co-owner Mitch Lysinger is one of the top birders in South America. Comfortable cabins have decks with forest views. Full board is an extra $46 per person.

Nearby hiking trails weave through wonderful subtropical cloud forest within Reserva Ecológica Antisana.

Advance reservation is required; book online or through the Quito office. To get here, turn off the Baeza–Tena road just north of Cosanga village.

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