Molino San Juan (1890) is a living testimony to wheat milling in Ecuador. Its adobe walls, inherited from the “Hacienda Compañía de Jesús” since 1584, evoke centuries of history, faith, and tradition. For more than four centuries, it has been an authentic witness to the country’s cultural and spiritual history.

• 6 km from Cayambe, across from the town of Santa Clara, in the parish of Ayora.
• 1 hour from Quito.
• 15 minutes from Otavalo.
• 45 minutes from Quito Airport.

Environmental data:

• Altitude: 2,790 masl (9,153 ft)
• Average temperature: 17 °C (62.6 °F) during the day / 12 °C (53.6 °F) at night
• Relative humidity: ~82%

Its tangible and intangible heritage, the family connection with Saint Mariana of Jesus, Aquiles Jarrín’s hydraulic mill, and more than 25 international recognitions for sustainable cultural tourism make it a heritage icon of Ecuador.

We interpret heritage by communicating in situ to visitors the legacy of eight generations in an engaging way, creating an intellectual and emotional connection with the meaning of the place.

Cultural and experiential activities in an environment full of memories and traditions, combined with the peace and tranquility of the countryside.

They are three-course menus that evoke flavors and stories enjoyed by figures such as Saint Mariana of Jesus, Edward Whymper, and the Jesuit priests. Each dish rescues authentic ingredients and historical narratives.

We also prepare personalized traditional menus according to each visitor’s celebration and request, in the first restaurant located inside a mill in Ecuador.

Cozy rooms within what was once a cow milking stable built in 1920. It is a heritage setting where every guest is welcomed as a visitor and farewelled as part of the family.
Check in: 15H00 – Check out: 13H00

• Guided tours through the hacienda’s history
• Heritage gastronomic experiences
• Captive hot air balloon flights
• Visits to rose plantations
• Cultural events

Reservations can be made directly through the official website, by phone, WhatsApp, or email.