Leap back in time into Colonial Latin America, traipse along columned corridors into skylit central patios and out onto romantic balconies. Devout or not, hail the marvelous architecture and beauty of the churches, cathedrals and convents exhibiting various periods of art within the historic centers of Quito and Cuenca. Watch the curtain rise in theatres graced by famous orchestras, plays and dramatized folklore. Theatrized expositions and walking tours bring to life past protagonists biographical, legendary or mythical. Take part in the living history of the best preserved colonial centers whose residents fiercely protect and promote their customs. Where the local barista not only brews the perfect high altitude arabica coffee, but also concocts works of art in fabric, wood and wax. Feast on home cooked meals in restaurants where secret family recipes have not been diverged nor divulged from generation to generation. Ultimately, call one of these colonial houses, with incredible personalized service, home for the night.