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Return to Top 2 night minimum We look forward to hearing from you: If you do not hear back from us within 48 hours, please resend. Andres Hammerman & Michelle Kirby Black Sheep Inn An Ecologically Friendly Hotel E-Mail: info(at)blacksheepinn.com Telephone Number at The Black Sheep Inn: For reservations call between 7:30am - 10:00pm International: (593) 3-281-4587 In Ecuador: 03 281-4587 In Cotopaxi Province: 281-4587 Mailing Address: Black Sheep Inn PO Box 05-01-240 Latacunga, Cotopaxi Ecuador, South America

Booking Policy and Discounts:
3 nights required for Discounts 10% discount for Nationals, South American Explorers Club (SAEC), International Student ID Card (ISIC), EcoClub Members and over 60 years old. Children 3 years old and under FREE, Children 4 to 9 years old half price. Children 10 to 17 years old 10% discount. 15% discount for 4 nights or more. FREE Black Sheep Inn T-Shirt for 7 nights stay or longer! HOWEVER, there are NO discounts for ONE or TWO night stays. We accept travelers’ checks, cash or prepaid bank deposits. NO credit cards at this time. PayPal is accepted for *deposits only. Booking Policy* Bookings are confirmed with a 50% deposit 30 days or more before arrival. Last minute bookings are accepted depending on availability, please send us an email or call: (593) 3 - 281-4587. Cancellation Policy * More than 15 days in advance: 60% refund of payments received * 5 to 14 days: no refund, but 50% is transferable for one year * 0 to 4 days: no refund/no transfer. This policy is effective regardless of the motive of the cancellation. NOTE:** Transferred reservations must be made with 30 days advance notice and depend upon availability. Prices are subject to change. This policy is effective regardless of the motive of the cancellation. Email us at Black Sheep Inn for deposit information.

Packing List for a few days at the Black Sheep Inn:
Please bring an open mind for intercultural experiences. The best part of traveling is learning something new!! In general it's good to bring layers so that if you are hot you can strip off a layer, and if you get cold you can add a layer. At 10,500 feet or 3200 meters in elevation, it can get quite chilly, even on the equator. Another tip is to bring fast drying things. Yes, we have laundry service, but all laundry is hand washed and line dried at the Black Sheep Inn. If you bring some light weight but warm polypropylene tops and leggings, those are an excellent layer. BUT, you shouldn't run out and buy a whole new wardrobe. Bring what you are comfortable in, and in general, you don't really ever have to 'dress up' in Ecuador. Even if you want to eat at some of the fanciest restaurants in Quito, most are quite accepting of clean, neat looking gringos! Shoes & Socks Hiking Boots - We suggest hiking boots because it is important to have the ankle support on some of the more difficult hikes, especially on steep trails. A pair of comfortable slip on shoes/loafers OR a pair of running shoes; some people prefer them to hiking boots. 2 pairs of wool socks/hiking socks. 2 or 3 pairs of light weight fast drying socks. Pants & Undergarments 2 or 3 pairs of pants. Hiking pants, that have the zip off legs, are really handy. A pair of shorts and/or a bathing suit if you are thinking of using our sauna or waterslide and prefer not to go naked. You can make your own decision about underwear! Warmth & Shirts A good rain jacket or wind breaker. 3 short sleeve shirts. 2 long sleeve shirts. Long johns or leggings. A sweat shirt or turtleneck. A sweater, although you can buy a hand knit sweater in Ecuador for $10 - $20. You can also purchase a lovely hand knitted scarf or cap of natural fibers here at the Inn. Toiletries etc. Black Sheep Inn provides towels, linen, pillows and blankets. We also provide biodegradable soap, shampoo and conditioner. But feel free to bring your own brands, if you prefer. Sunscreen - the high altitude equatorial sun is very strong! Even on cloudy days. A floppy hat or cap for hiking. Personal toiletries; shavers, moisturizing lotion, medications, feminine products, etc. Stuff A good book or two, we have got a book exchange at the Inn. A current copy of your favorite magazine that you'd contribute to our lodge's magazine shelf when you finish. Film/battery charger for your camera. Black Sheep Inn outlets and power in Ecuador in general are standard 110 volt, 60 kHz, equal to those found in the USA.

Do you have an old computer that you need to get rid of?? Click Here: If you want to donate a used computer or other equipment to the community of Chugchilán.

Please bring an open mind for intercultural experiences. The best part of traveling is learning something new!!

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Weather and Climate:
Black Sheep Inn is nestled high in the Andes Mountains, 10,500 feet (3200 meters) above sea level. But oddly enough, there is never snow here due to our equatorial positioning. We live in an area with a very temperate climate. We like to call it 'eternal spring'. Daytime temperatures range from a low of 60°F or 15°C to a high of about 75°F or 23°C. A hot day can be 80°F or 27°C. Once the sun goes down, around 6pm, it gets cooler. Evenings range from 40°F to 50°F (4°C to 10°C). It only gets cold enough for a frost, 32°F or 0°C, once or twice a year. The best thing to do as far as clothing is to use the 'layer system'. If you get warm, you can strip off a layer, or if you get cool, add a layer. See our packing list for more details of what to bring for your time at the Black Sheep Inn. Black Sheep Inn is located 55 miles (88 km) south of the equator. Year round the days and nights are 12 hours long with sunrise at 6am and sunset at 6pm. Temperatures remain the same year round as well. The only distinct change in the climate is from wet to dry. In the dry season (June through September) days are the warmest, and nights the coolest. Sometimes the dry season, especially August, can be very windy. The wet months are October through June. During the wet season you can expect sunny and crystal clear mornings, cloudy drizzly afternoons, and rain by sundown. The rainy season is our favorite time of year, when the patchwork fields come alive with vibrant shades of green. It doesn't rain all the time and it is very lush and fresh. A good schedule is a hike in the mornings, and a sauna in the afternoon or evenings. We often get 2 weeks of beautiful weather around Christmas and New Years. May and June are also good times to visit because it is between the two seasons. The important thing to remember is that here in the mountains, the weather changes fast. You can have a sunny morning, with a hailstorm in the afternoon often with a rainbow, a breathtaking sunset/moon rise, and then a rainy night. The best thing is to be ready for it all.

Do you have an old computer that you need to get rid of?? Click Here: If you want to donate a used computer or other equipment to the community of Chugchilán.

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Donations for the Community
	Used Computers and Equipment Needed Black Sheep Inn has a small fund for helping the community. We have constant requests from local communities asking for computers, printers and even typewriters. Instead of purchasing new equipment, we have received several dozen computers through generous donations of our guests. We've received feedback from guests saying, "If I only knew, I would have brought down my old computer." Therefore we are posting this page with instructions about what to bring and how to pack it. Please note: we must spend approximately US$120 per computer that is donated in order to reformat the hard drive to a Spanish operating system, purchase a used monitor, power bar and a new printer. Donations of both equipment and funding are appreciated.
Please let us know if you have any of the following used equipment in good working order that you'd like to donate: Computers - Pentium III or better. Printers - ~~Inkjet Printers or better with cartridges and ink.~~ We only can take NEW printers now. Typewriters - manual or electric typewriters, complete with special cartridges if necessary Microscopes - with slides Centrifuge - with test tubes Spanish Language Books - not how to speak Spanish, but books written in the Spanish language Small Copy Machine or Mimeograph or Ditto Machine If donating a computer we usually suggest packing the CPU, keyboard, mouse and printer, but leaving the monitor behind. Monitors are heavy, bulky and fragile. For approximately US$70 we can purchase a used monitor here in Ecuador. Airline Luggage Limits It is actually easy to bring stuff down. Most airlines with international flights allow two pieces of checked luggage weighing up to 50 pounds each per passenger! That means you could bring a checked bag and a carry on for yourself and one more piece of checked luggage for the community. Luggage size must be under 62 linear inches, that means the sum of the height + width + length must not exceed 62 inches. The weight must not exceed 50 pounds. Check with your carrier to verify limits. Don't spend too much to get the old machine here... computers prices have plummeted, which means the money might be better spent in purchasing new equipment than in excess overweight luggage.
	How to Pack It A 15 to 18-gallon plastic storage bin works perfectly! These are inexpensive and can be purchased at department stores. You can use old clothing to pack around the equipment to protect it. If the clothing is also a donation make sure it is small sizes as the people in Chugchilán are small. The bin can be closed by drilling small holes through the lip of the lid and then putting plastic 'pull ties' through the holes. This is easy for airport security to open and close. Make sure you have a few extra 'pull ties' with you or packed inside the bin for security to use. Cardboard boxes and packing tape also work well.
Customs It may sound unusual, but at Ecuadorian customs, you are allowed to bring in a personal computer. You do not need to declare anything. The truth is that tourists rarely get checked as they are entering Ecuador. FREE Airport Pick-Up Let us know if you are bringing something down for the community of Chugchilán and we will offer a FREE airport transfer to your Quito hotel upon your arrival. We will have a driver waiting for you with a sign that says Black Sheep Inn. If you are using public transportation while in Ecuador, or if you are traveling to other destinations before coming to the Black Sheep Inn, then the driver can store the donation so you don't have to worry about it anymore. The equipment will be brought to Chugchilán later in the month. We are trying to make your arrival hassle free! Thank-you for your donation!
Planning PLEASE let us know if you are interested in donating something to the community. Unfortunately we must APPROVE whatever you want to donate. We are not acting as a Salvation Army drop off! Let us know if you have any of the following items: Computers - Pentium III or better. Printers - ~~Inkjet Printers or better with cartridges and ink.~~ We now can only take NEW printers. Typewriters - manual or electric typewriters, complete with special cartridges if necessary Microscopes - with slides Centrifuge - with test tubes Spanish Language Books - not how to speak Spanish, but books written in the Spanish language Small Copy Machine or Mimeograph or Ditto Machine Please note: we must spend approximately US$120 per computer that is donated in order to reformat the hard drive to a Spanish operating system, purchase a used monitor, power bar and a new printer. Donations of both equipment and funding are appreciated. Thank you so much for considering the people of Chugchilán. We look forward to meeting you soon! Email us with your reservation and any other questions you may have: info(at)blacksheepinn.com


Return to Top 2 night minimum We look forward to hearing from you: If you do not hear back from us within 48 hours, please resend. Andres Hammerman & Michelle Kirby The Black Sheep Inn An Ecologically Friendly Hotel E-Mail: info(at)blacksheepinn.com Telephone Number at The Black Sheep Inn: For reservations call between 7:30am - 10:00pm International: (593) 3-281-4587 In Ecuador: 03 281-4587 In Cotopaxi Province: 281-4587 Mailing Address: Black Sheep Inn PO Box 05-01-240 Latacunga, Cotopaxi Ecuador, South America

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