This little town is only 45 mins from Quito, tucked behind the enormous Pinchinche volcano! After finally leaving the city behind, the road turns to bumpy dirt with potholes; the landscape becomes mountainous and green with patchwork patterns of different crops dotted with livestock and people working. Then it is the town. A new restaurant is prominent: “Tierra del Fuego” run by Marcello, an Argentinian who prepares asado barbecue in the traditional way. Absolutely delicious in his new restaurant he built himself – with the help of his father!
Marcello’s passion fruit chocolate sorbet – unbelievable!
soup with potatoes, beans and a sprinkle of cheese cooked for 4 hours!
Chef Marcello, our chef, and his bride! (I ate the entrée so fast I forgot to take the picture!
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