Welcome to the Black Sheep Inn,
an internationally acclaimed award-winning
eco-lodge
Black Sheep Inn is an inexpensive
ecologically friendly hotel high in the Andes Mountains of
Ecuador. Our rural eco-lodge is a perfect place to discover
centuries-old culture and diverse ecosystems.
Dayhiker's Paradise: People come here
because we are perfectly situated in the middle of breathtaking high Andes beauty. The
Iliniza Ecological
Reserve, the Rio Toachi Canyon, and
Lake Quilotoa are
all easy to hike from our front door. Here are some of the
activities on offer:
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day hikes sauna and hot tub indigenous markets |
horseback riding mountain biking local workshop tours |
Our Bed & Breakfast features gourmet vegetarian food with
organic produce from our gardens. We are located in the heart
of the Andes Cordillerra mountain range, a few hours walk from
Quilotoa Lake (directions).
It's a perfect location if you are a backpacker, tourist, traveler,
or vacationer.
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Awards
We work hard to make the Black Sheep Inn more than just a beautiful
lodge. Our
ecological conservation projects have won many
awards. You can see a full list of our awards on our about us page. |
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Quotes what people say about Black Sheep Inn in news and trade publications:
"Honored time and again by international travel magazines and organizations for its sustainable practices, the Black Sheep Inn is one of Ecuador's most successful ecotourism projects."
- Loney Planet Ecuador & the Galapagos, 2009
"...lodge's eco-credentials are first class..."
- Fodor's Green
Travel, the world's BEST
eco-lodges & earth-friendly hotels 2008
"...a model of ecological sustainability..."
- Moon Handbooks: Ecuador 2009
"...hands-down the the best place to stay..."
- Frommer's Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands 2007
"...lovely multi-award-winning guesthouse... tasty vegetarian cooking..."
- Rough Guide to Ecuador 2007
"...an ecohostel - is one of the nicest in Ecuador."
- Foder's South America 2007
"...lovely eco-friendly resort... excellent vegetarian dinner... Highly Recommended... "
- Footprint's Ecuador & Galapagos 2007
"...a truly special place to unwind... If you're interested in ecotourism you'll fall in love with it."
- Lonely Planet Ecuador & the Galapagos 2006
"Highly recommended"
- South American Handbook 2005
"...oasis of idealism: the Black Sheep Inn... ...a completely organic mountainside complex..."
- Let's Go Ecuador 2005
"...the much loved Black Sheep Inn, a good base for hiking..."
- South America On A Shoestring 2004
"The best place to stay is the Black Sheep Inn..."
- Traveler's Ecuador Companion
"...spectacular scenery and plenty of activity options..."
- Open Road
Publishing,
Ecuador & Galapagos Islands Guide 2000
Friends and Partners in Eco-Tourism
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International Institute For Peace Through
Tourism is based on a vision that the world's
largest industry, Travel & Tourism can also be the world's
first global peace industry; and that every traveler is potentially
an "Ambassador for Peace" |
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Planeta.com |
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EcoClub.com |
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STI - promotes responsible travel and ecotourism, supports sustainable development, and helps travelers and travel providers protect the cultures and environments they visit. |
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A free online guide created to showcase the most
environmentally-friendly hotels in the world. We are rated 5 eco-stars by Eco Hotels of the World. |
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Black Sheep Inn has a 4.6 eco-rating (out of 5) from Eco Tropical Resorts, in their Butterfly Club program. |
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A great place to research your trip to Ecuador. EcuadorExplorer.com offers regional information, and resources for finding hotels and tours. | ||
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Member of It's A Green Green World, eco friendly green hotels |
