What is Punanti ?

What is Punanti ? Punanti Hostel has a simple concept; we aim to provide the best lodging with the best view to the adventurers coming to Ecuador. If you are a rock climber, a hiker, or a mountaineer, you will find that we are the perfect place for you.

We have two types of accommodation, one shared dorm (up to 8 people) and two private cabins (up to 4 people each).

We are located in paradise, just in front of Cayambe Volcano.

HOW TO GET HERE ?

Fresh homemade food

We prepare our own bread for the breakfasts, and cook dinners with fresh local ingredients. Let us know if you have any allergies or food intolerances.

We support local community

We love the community surrounding Punanti and strive to contribute positively to their lifestyles. So far, we have collaborated with community members to develop nearby rock climbing routes and thermal hot springs.

We respect the environment

Everything here was built to have the least impact possible on surrounding nature and the local environment. In particular we have used sustainable construction material throughout much of the lodge.

Located in the paradise

Located in front of the Cayambe Volcano, we are the perfect place to acclimatize to altitude in preparation for climbing higher volcanoes and Ecuador’s best hikes.

Where is Punanti ?

It's easy to come and visit us.
By public transportation or private car.

Public transportation

From Quito

Quito to Cayambe

Ofelia Terminal - Bus every 30 min.
Time: 1h30-2h

Cayambe to La Chimba

The bus for La Chimba is located in the same terminal - Bus every 30min.
Time: 50 min

La Chimba to Punanti

Stop at the football field in La Chimba. Next to it there is a taxi company.
Time: 15 min

From Otavalo

Otavalo to Cayambe

At the bus terminal in Otavalo - Bus every 10 min (from 04h00 to 19h00)
Time: 1h

Cayambe to La Chimba

The bus for La Chimba is located in the same terminal - Bus every 30min.
Time: 50 min

La Chimba to Punanti

Stop at the football field in La Chimba. Next to it there is a taxi company.
Time: 15 min

From Ibarra

Ibarra to Olmedo Gas station

From the Ibarra terminal at gate 6, buses leave for Cayambe and pass through Olmedo. (Bus every 30 min)
Time: 1h30

Olmedo Gas station to Punanti

There are two options
1. Walk 15 min to the Taxi company at La Chimba and from there take a taxi, duration 15 min.
2. Take a taxi to Punanti, duration 20 min.

From Colombia

Ipiales bus terminal to the border

Bus Collective or take a taxi
Time: 15 min

Border to Tulcan bus terminal

Take a taxi
Time: 15 min

Tulcan to Ibarra

Tulcan Terminal (Bus every 1h)
Time: 2h30

(then look at the itinerary from Ibarra just above)

Arriving/departing from Punanti from/to the South without passing through Quito

Machachi to/from Cayambe

With the company Flor del Valle it is possible to go from/to Machachi - Bus every 1h (from 4h45 to 17h45)
Time: 2h30

Private car or taxi

We share with you the GPS point to get here:

Open this GPS point with Google Maps: Click here

If you come from Ibarra, you can also get to us by Zuleta, the road is in great conditions.

Important information

The weather can be very cold (adapt your clothes accordingly).

It is recommended to reach us with a high car (small cars can also get here, but it's more difficult, especially during the wet season).
We are located at 3600 m.
Each lunch will have an extra cost of 5$.