La Mirage is a 5-star Hotel and Spa built on the grounds of a 200-year old Andean Hacienda. It features orchid gardens filled with peacocks and a gourmet cooking school. The classical suites at La Mirage Garden Hotel and Spa are decorated with antique furniture and crystal chandeliers. All have spacious seating areas with fresh cut flowers, free Wi-Fi, and cosy fireplaces. Guests at La Mirage can book a guided horseback ride to Cuicocha Crater and San Pablo Lake. They can enjoy a game of tennis, and relax afterwards with a volcanic mud treatment and massage. The restaurant features a stained glass roof and serves gourmet specialities such as fresh quail and seared duck breast. A breakfast with buttered croissants, natural juices and scrambled eggs is available. Surrounded by fragrant flower gardens and a picturesque water lily pond, La Mirage Hotel is 2-hours drive from Quito. Free parking is provided.