Breakfast in Yunguilla mountains.
Breakfast with a view.
If you want to wake up with delicious coffee facing the Andean mountains, you should definitely come to Yunguilla — A peaceful village, hidden in a lush valley at 1800 mt. You can spend hours just looking at the view, which can’t compare to any other I’ve ever seen. The breakfast is prepared by a local lady, with fresh fruits collected from the valley — mangoes, papayas and pineapples. You can't miss my favourite — Ecuadorian coffee served with local sugar cane.
The best place to stay in Yunguilla is Finca Petrona — A B&B overlooking the Andes, where you can enjoy the delicious Ecuadorian breakfast.
The guest house offers an apartment with a kitchen and a private garden. I recommend staying for 1-2 nights. In Yunguilla’s village, you can find a small grocery shop where to buy the essentials and a local restaurant that cooks the most delicious trouts in the region!
Yunguilla is 1h15 from Quito’s airport, to reach the homestay, you can call an Uber (the cheapest option), or book a private car from the property.
Good morning.
Let’s talk about Ecuadorian Coffee.
The biodiversity of Ecuador, helps to produce delicious coffee, thanks to the rich volcanic soil and high mountains. The country’s generous equatorial climate makes all year round harvest possible, with both Arabica and Robusta coffee beans grown from sea level up to altitudes of 2000 meters.
While historically Ecuadorian coffee has been produced for mass consumption or exportation, today we are seeing a growing trend for small, family run coffee farms, and organic plantations. With the focus increasingly on quality over quantity, this can only be good news for Ecuadorian coffee lovers!
Yunguilla’s Nature.
The temperate climate, fertile land, and beautiful views make this small area a unique little gem. Whether you are interested in high mountains, lush greenery, or tropical fruits, this valley offers it all.
In Yunguilla’s village, the locals are completely self-sufficient and they produce everything they need for their families. Agriculture is the main industry, and they grow different varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables, that are not available anywhere else.
When you walk in the valley, you can also find many sugarcane sellers. The locals use it for chewing — it tastes very fresh and sweet.