I’m a native descendant from the Incas, my language is Kichwa but I also speak Spanish.

Located in the small Indigenous village of Ilumán (10 minutes from Otavalo), on the slopes of the Imbabura Volcano, El Tio Hostal offers a peaceful and unique experience and a chance to reconnect with nature. Surrounded by lush open spaces and a number of well known volcanoes, waterfalls and lagoons, travellers can experience the local Kichwa culture in an authentic way, with Latin America ́s biggest craft market, situated just 10 minutes away in Otavalo. With a sun terrace, shared kitchen, 24/7 hot showers, free private parking and drinking water, internet service and free WiFi in the main room, El Tio also features a well tended organic herb garden for communal use. Camping options, private and shared rooms are available at a great price! Run by a local family, El Tio Hostal was built with the help of volunteers from all around the world to provide travellers and families a unique and eco-friendly way to experience this magical region from a comfortable and homely base amidst some of Ecuador's most breathtaking nature. Easily accessible by frequent local buses and walking distance from a number of local bakeries and restaurants, trekking tou

A little village called iluman, situated in the hillside of the Imbabura volcano, a really quite place where fresh air is breathed and food is harvested from the pacha mama.