San Agustín del Callo Hacienda
The San Agustin Story
One and a quarter hours from Quito, capital of Ecuador, stands the beautiful and little known colonial Hacienda of San Agustín de Callo. Built on the site of an Inca palace, one of the two most important archaeological Inca sites in Ecuador.
Since the 15th Century San Agustin de Callo has served as an Inca fortress and Augustinian monastery
1742: Home of the French Geodesic Mission
Whose scientific results helped to determine the true shape of the planet. Other famous visitors include the brillant German scientist Alexander von Humboldt and English mountain climber Edward Whymper, among other illustrious visitors.
1921: The Hacienda was purchased
By General Leonidas Plaza Gutierrez, leader of the liberal Revolution. Plaza went on to become President of Ecuador in 1901 and again in 1912, a position which was to be held by his son Galo Plaza Lasso in 1948.
The Hacienda has remained in the family to this day and is currently owned by the General’s granddaughter, Mignon Plaza, whose father, the distinguished congressman and legendary amateur bullfighter, Jose María Plaza Lasso, played a pivotal role in politics throughout his life.
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1. - Transfer in + Highlands of Santa Cruz + Charles Darwin Station. (-/L/D)
Day 2. - Day tour to one of the following islands: Bartolome /Santa Fe /Seymour Norte + Bachas /Plazas + Punta Carrion*. (B/L/D)
Day 3. - Day tour to one of the following islands: Bartolome /Santa Fe /Seymour Norte + Bachas /Plazas + Punta Carrion* or Bay Tour + Tortuga Bay. (B/L/D)
Day 4. – Transfer out. (B/-/-)
(B: breakfast / L: lunch / D: dinner)
*The visits to the islands are subject to change due to climate, logistical and safety reasons, or decisions of the Galapagos National Park.
PROGRAM INCLUDES:
• Transfers in - out from / to Baltra airport.
• Visits as specified in the itinerary.
• Guidance in English / Spanish.
• Transportation during the stay.
• Full board
• Accommodation for 3 nights at Hotel Red Mangrove (breakfast included).
• Snorkeling equipment for daily tours (mask and tube).
PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• Air ticket.
• Entrance to the GPS National Park ($ 100).
• Ingala Card ($ 20).
• Lunch (4th day) - extra drinks.
• Tips and personal expenses.
• Activities and services not specified above.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• Rates are per person in US dollars.
• Pick-ups for the day tours are made from 06:45 am to 7:30 am.
• The return or departure schedule of the tours is approximate, there are no exact timetables because there may be climatic or logistical conditions that may vary.
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1. - Transfer in + Highlands of Santa Cruz + Charles Darwin Station. (-/L/D)
Day 2. - Day tour to one of the following islands: Bartolome /Santa Fe /Seymour Norte + Bachas /Plazas + Punta Carrion*. (B/L/D)
Day 3. - Bay Tour + Tortuga Bay. (B/L/D)
Day 4. - Day tour to one of the following islands: Bartolome /Santa Fe /Seymour Norte + Bachas /Plazas + Punta Carrion* (B/L/D)
Day 5. – Transfer out. (B/-/-)
(B: breakfast / L: lunch / D: dinner)
*The visits to the islands are subject to change due to climate, logistical and safety reasons, or decisions of the Galapagos National Park.
PROGRAM INCLUDES:
• Transfers in - out from / to Baltra airport.
• Visits as specified in the itinerary.
• Guidance in English / Spanish.
• Transportation during the stay.
• Full board
• Accommodation for 3 nights at Hotel Red Mangrove (breakfast included).
• Snorkeling equipment for daily tours (mask and tube).
• 1 tour leader free (in this case the Tour Leader will be sleeping in other hotel nearby the Red Mangrove)
PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• Air ticket to and from Galapagos (approx. US$ 540 net per person), we can be in charge of issuing this.
• Entrance to the GPS National Park (US$ 100). To be paid upon arrival to Galapagos in cash.
• Ingala Card ($ 20). You can pay this in advance.
• Lunch (4th day) - extra drinks.
• Tips and personal expenses.
• Activities and services not specified above.
• Flights and entrance fees for the Tour Leader.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• Rates are per person in US dollars.
• Pick-ups for the day tours are made from 06:45 am to 7:30 am.
• The return or departure schedule of the tours is approximate, there are no exact timetables because there may be climatic or logistical conditions that may vary.
| INCA HOUSE | CALLO LODGE | COTOPAXI HOUSE |
|---|---|---|
| Mulalo Suite | Von Humboldt Suite | Cotopaxi Suite |
| Inca-Tambo Suite | Montufar Doble Jr. | Morurco Suite |
| Gordas Doble | Bonpland Doble Jr. | |
| Geodesico Doble | ||
| Frances Doble |
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