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People We Recommend

Portal de Cantuña has been welcoming guests in the heart of Quito’s colonial centre for years. Over time, we’ve built quiet friendships with the small, family-run operators who share our values — thoughtful service, respect for the land, and a love of Ecuador. These are the people we trust with our own guests.

Stay Nearby (if we’re full)

Our friends in Quito’s Old Town we trust to host our overflow

Hotel Casona 1914

A neighbouring boutique hotel in a restored colonial mansion. Spa, on-site restaurant, and rooftop views — a slightly larger property if our 12 rooms are taken.

Hotel Casa Francisco

Another 300-year-old colonial house, just a few streets over. Family-run, well-loved by the same kind of traveler who finds their way to our door.

Tours & Experiences

Day trips, walks, and longer journeys we book through partners we trust

CarpeDM Adventures

Our preferred tour operator in Quito — 16+ years guiding travelers through the highlands, the Amazon, and the Galapagos. Recommended by Lonely Planet and TripAdvisor.

Free Walking Tour Quito

Daily walking tours of the historic centre led by Quiteños. We point guests their way every morning — the perfect introduction to the colonial city.

La Basílica del Voto Nacional

Quito’s neogothic landmark, a short uphill walk from our door. The towers offer one of the city’s most rewarding views — especially at golden hour.

Into the Cuyabeno Amazon

Getting there from Quito, and where to sleep in the rainforest

TuVIPBus — Overnight to Lago Agrio

The simplest way to reach the Amazon from our doorstep. Reclining VIP seats, breakfast, and an onward lodge transfer. Departs nightly at 10:00 PM.

Caiman Eco-Lodge

A reliable lodge on the Laguna Grande — well-organized programs, good guides, and balanced wildlife-and-culture itineraries.

Piranha Eco-Lodge

Quieter and smaller than Caiman — suited to travelers who want fewer companions and more presence in the jungle.

Onward to the Galapagos

If the islands are part of your story

Last Minute Galapagos Deals

For travelers with flexible dates who want cruise prices that surprise them. Significant savings on premier ships.

Treasure of Galapagos

Slow, immersive Galapagos itineraries for travelers who want to know each island intimately rather than collect them all.

Adventures Across Ecuador

For travelers ready to push beyond the city

CarpeDM Experience (International)

For travelers combining Ecuador with neighbouring countries in South America.

CarpeDM Travel

Bespoke Ecuador itinerary planning for travelers who’d rather have someone else curate the details.

Adventure Ecuador

Highland treks, coastal escapes, and outdoor adventures throughout the country.

Climb Ecuador

Volcano ascents and high-altitude guided routes for travelers ready for the next challenge.

Ecuador Travel (Safari)

Overland Ecuador safaris covering the Sierra, the Coast, and the Amazon.

For the Inner Journey

Travel as transformation — partners for the quieter, deeper trip

Amori Fati

A philosophy of welcoming what is. Stories, writing, and reflective practices for travelers who travel inwardly as well as out.

Soul Image Experience

Reflective experiences for travelers who want their journey to mean something beyond a checklist of sights.

Travel That Gives Back

Volunteer placements and community projects across Ecuador

Volunteering Ecuador

Vetted placements with Ecuadorian communities, conservation projects, and grassroots organisations.

Go FAR Project

Reforestation and community resilience work in Ecuador’s most ecologically vulnerable regions.

We recommend only people we’d send our own family to. If you’d like to be considered as a partner, reach out via our contact page.