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and orthopedic mattresses, plus original details such as bamboo beds and stonework.
Some are really on the small side and service can be slack, considering the price. Don't
get too excited about the pool, it's the size of a peanut.
Cabañas Potosí
CABIN $$$
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( 983-6181; Calle La Reforma; campsite US$15, d/tr US$49/59, 4-person cabin US$49; )
Good for a peaceful sleep, Cabañas Potosí is situated about 1.5km west of the town cen-
ter. The parklike grounds offer lovely views of the craggy ridges ringing the valley. Old-
school wooden cabins with stone columns and Adirondack chairs have two beds apiece.
Guests have kitchen privileges. Campers have level ground and a rushing stream nearby.
To get there, follow Av Central to a left-hand branch called Calle La Reforma. It
reaches the Cabañas Potosí after about 800m.
Park Eden
B&B $$$
$$$
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( 938-6167;
www.parkeden.com
;
Calle El Nance; d/ste incl breakfast US$121/149, 2/4-person
cabin incl breakfast US$143/165, 5-person house US$264; )
A beautiful country retreat
run by an American-trained designer and his Ecuadorian wife, this gorgeous home offers
three tastefully appointed rooms, plus a separate two-story house, a cottage and a little
room behind the cottage. Regardless of which you choose, the friendly couple and their
gardens are simply a delight. Breakfast includes the option for waffles,
carimañolas
(yucca roll with chopped meat and boiled eggs), eggs and bacon, fruit and juices. Bikes
are available for rent.
La Casa de Lourdes
BOUTIQUE HOTEL $$$
$$$
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( 983-6450;
www.lacasadelourdes.info
; d from US$193; )
A classic country villa insu-
lated by fields that make it quiet and secluded, this is the real deal. Though service can
be uneven, La Casa is a unique small-scale offering. Four rooms have modern styles, in-
cluding playful animal prints and oversized photos. Bathrooms feature bathtubs. Best
booked in advance; it's located past the grounds of Los Mandarinos.
Los Mandarinos
LUXURY HOTEL $$$
$$$
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( 983-6645;
www.losmandarinos.com
;
d incl breakfast from US$173, ste US$277;
)
In El Valle's lush countryside, these Tuscan villas target your desire to rejuvenate in a
