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Mashpi Lodge
Mashpi, Ecuador · Metropolitan Touring · Grand Luxury
In 2001, former Quito mayor Roque Sevilla bought 1,500 acres of logged-out cloud forest in Ecuador's Chocó bioregion and began rewilding it; the lodge opened in 2012 — not a single tree felled — and the now 7,400-acre reserve has since yielded 24 species new to science, including the Mashpi glass frog, earning a place on Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List.
- 24 rooms
- Opened 2012
- Neighborhood: Pacto
About Mashpi Lodge
- Suites come with free-standing Philippe Starck bathtubs, an unusual touch of design glamour deep in the cloud forest.
- Travel + Leisure ranked it #70 in its World's Best Hotels for 2026.
History
In 2001, former Quito mayor Roque Sevilla bought 1,500 acres of logged-out cloud forest in Ecuador's Chocó bioregion and began rewilding it; the lodge opened in 2012 — not a single tree felled — and the now 7,400-acre reserve has since yielded 24 species new to science, including the Mashpi glass frog, earning a place on Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List.
Experiences
- Dragonfly Gondola — Unique adventure high in the treetops.
- Signature cuisine — Cuisine crafted from local ingredients.
Amenities
- Spa
- Hot tub
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels (2026)
- Ecuador's Leading Design Hotel 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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