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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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Horseback riders galloping along a shaded forest path at Hacienda La Danesa.Horseback riders galloping along a shaded forest path at Hacienda La Danesa.

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Experiences

The Wellness Center
Horseback Riding
Tree-to-Bar Chocolate Workshop
Lazy River Tubing
Biking & Hiking
Milking at Dawn
Buzzing Beehive Experience
Cooking Workshop
Cloud Forest & Waterfall Hike
Fútbol with Local Kids

Our Curated Experiences
Immersive Ecuadorian Farm Experiences

Hacienda La Danesa offers an immersive Ecuadorian farm experience blending luxury with rural life, featuring activities like bean-to-bar chocolate making, horseback riding, river tubing, and farm-to-table dining on a working cacao & dairy farm near Guayaquil, praised for exceptional hospitality, personalized service, and beautiful rustic-chic settings. Guests enjoy exploring teak forests, milking cows, learning local traditions, and relaxing with spa treatments, all within a charming family-run estate known for its attention to detail. 

Tranquil massage room at Hacienda La Danesa Wellness Center with floor-to-ceiling window overlooking tropical forest
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The Wellness Center

Varies
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Daily by appointment
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Easy

The Wellness Center at Hacienda La Danesa is a serene sanctuary where nature, movement, and stillness converge to restore balance through immersive treatments, hydrotherapy, mindful practices, and nourishing farm-to-table cuisine—guiding guests back to a state of effortless, natural well-being. Opening in November 2026.

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Guest participating in a hands-on culinary or floral workshop at Hacienda La Danesa

Cooking Workshop

3 hours
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Daily with reservation
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Easy

Cook Ecuadorian favorites with our chef using fresh ingredients from the farm. Wine included.

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