The majority of these haciendas or hosterias are located in the Andean region, old country homes whose interiors have been converted into tourist facilities offering all the modern comforts. Their colonial architecture, antique furnishings and their history create a wonderfully unique atmosphere that will capture your imagination.

“ABRA” : from the Spanish word “abra”, which means a deep rupture in the hard earth, caused by erosion from water. “PUNGU” : from quichua “pungu”, which means door or entrance.

ABRASPUNGU is also the name of a valley of glacial which is located between the mountains Chimborazo and Carihuairazo, at 4.000 Mts. above sea level.

The idea to build ABRASPUNGU , began with the purpose of providing comfortable and peaceful lodging  for our customers, in peaceful countryside surroundings which offer the special micro-climate characteristic of the Guano valley.

It's architectural style is “mestizo”, typical of the Ecuadorian countryside, ransoming the type of architecture used in the ancestral manors and mansions as well as the housing of the country men of Ecuador.

Photos and Text belongs to: Hosteria Abraspungo