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Woman in a white dress walking through the tropical gardens of Hacienda La Danesa.Colorful hummingbird perched on a branch in the wild at Hacienda La Danesa.
Wild helmeted guineafowl perched on a railing at Hacienda La Danesa.Cowboy on horseback herding cattle down a path at Hacienda La Danesa.
Smiling woman relaxing in a rattan rocking chair at Hacienda La Danesa.Luxurious bedroom suite with a king-size bed and exposed wooden beams at Hacienda La Danesa.
Modern indoor bar with stylish stools and greenery at Hacienda La Danesa.Chef Valeria carefully plating gourmet dishes in the kitchen at Hacienda La Danesa.
Woman riding a bicycle on a tree-lined path at Hacienda La Danesa.Close-up of an open cacao pod showing fresh beans at Hacienda La Danesa.
Wedding couple under a floral arch in a tree-lined driveway at Hacienda La Danesa.Chef preparing outdoor grills for an event at Hacienda La Danesa.
Spacious living room with wooden beams and stone walls at Hacienda La Danesa.Bright office space with wooden shelves and large glass doors at Hacienda La Danesa.
Portrait of Benigno, staff member at Hacienda La Danesa, wearing a cowboy hat.Hands handling roasted cacao beans at Hacienda La Danesa.
Brown leather cowboy boots on gravel.Woman riding a pinto horse near a cattle herd at Hacienda La Danesa.
A rider guiding their horse to drink from a tropical river at Hacienda La Danesa.A woman examining ripe cocoa pods during a tour at Hacienda La Danesa.
Bedroom at Hacienda La Danesa with wood beam ceiling, king bed and bamboo artwork
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Dining table with gourmet dishes and glasses of white wine at Hacienda La Danesa.Dining table with gourmet dishes and glasses of white wine at Hacienda La Danesa.

Fresh From The Farm
Traditional Ecuadorean Dining

Helge Restauarant
From Farm To Table

Helge restaurant is the heart of Hacienda La Danesa — a seasonally inspired, farm-to-table dining experience guided by the rhythms of our land, not by convention. Here, food isn’t just served. It’s grown, harvested, and prepared with intention. What we pick in the morning is on your plate by lunch. What we can’t grow, we source from trusted local producers who share our values. This is not fast food. This is food that took time — and gives time back to you.

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Shaded outdoor terrace with wooden furniture and comfortable sofas at Hacienda La Danesa.
Red cocktail garnished with an orange slice served at the Hacienda La Danesa bar.
Chef Valeria precisely preparing appetizers in the Hacienda La Danesa kitchen.
Kitchen staff busy plating gourmet dishes at Hacienda La Danesa.Kitchen staff busy plating gourmet dishes at Hacienda La Danesa.
Fresh oysters served on ice with citrus garnish at Hacienda La Danesa.

Our traditional ecuadorian Kitchen Philosophy

  • Grow what you can.
  • Cook what’s in season.
  • Collaborate with farmers who do things right.
  • Use everything, waste nothing.
  • Make food that is exciting, nourishing, and just rough enough around the edges to remind you it’s real.

We partner only with ethical suppliers. We consider food miles. We ask questions — about origins, about farming methods, about respect for the animal and the soil. Is it organic? Line-caught? Grass-fed? Regenerative? These things matter to us. Not because it’s trendy. Because it’s right.

Rows of delicate appetizers ready for service at Hacienda La Danesa.

Tasting
Menu Only

We offer a thoughtfully curated tasting menu that changes with the season and the farm.

This experience is open to:

  • Overnight guests
  • A limited number of day visitors with a prior reservation

We do not accept walk-ins, to honor the privacy and quiet of our guests and residents.

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Bartender preparing a cocktail behind the modern counter at Hacienda La Danesa.
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Beekeeper presenting fresh honeycomb harvested directly at Hacienda La Danesa.
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Our local Friends
& Food Allies

We believe sourcing is everything. That’s why we only work with producers and artisans who:

  • Respect biodiversity
  • Avoid synthetic chemicals
  • Prioritize animal welfare
  • Are committed to local ecosystems

This includes everything from our cheeses and cacao to fish, poultry, herbs and honey.