The Magic Roundabout Cabañas

The Magic Roundabout is a great place to kick back and relax. The setting high up on the hill maybe a a hard walk to get you and your backpack up there but once there the commanding views are amazing. The treks to the waterfalls are real Cloud Forest adventure and are not to be missed. Make sure you give Ali the owner a call before turning up so he can have things ready for you. Enjoy!

the sourroundings of this hostal are amazing! It is a also a very nice area to relax. But the Hostal itself is quite dark and everything but cosy. To reach the Hostel, you have to more or less climb up a hill (there are some steps which are often slippery). Sometimes it smells disgusting inside the main building (like something is rotting under the floor). The room rates are relatively high for Ecuador -- especially in the high season or when you have to share the dorm with much people. Also the food is very expensive. The quality is bad compared with the very high price. But you have no choice -- because the next opportunity of getting food is miles away. Altogether I can say: If you want to relax or see the nature and aren't afraid of high costs, you can go there, but you shouldn't expect too much!

A hippie runs this hostel, and to be honest, what's there isn't worth the effort of getting there — or the hike up the hill to get to the rooms. The walks are pretty average, to some fairly small waterfalls and the tracks are badly maintained and slippery. Don't bother with this one - there are loads of better options!

WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL. A must, this lodge is a perfect retreat for chilling or light trekking to waterfalls and down to rivers. And the exotic wildlife is second to none. I would highly recommend a visit to this lodge even if your plans were otherwise. Enjoy!!! You lucky people...

Inspiring isolation, lovely dogs, and good company in the hostel.