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All photos and paints copywright Dr George Cruz
About Us
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As the foundators of the original Hacienda Singuna, now become San Jorge Botanical Reserve in Quito, mother and father Cruz are the most important of our family. Today, Lola is our garden curator and english translator , while father Jorge our accordionist will live on in our memory forever. + 11 November 2008
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Lola Barahona & Jorge Cruz M. |
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Owner , operator and profesional tour guide for San Jorge Eco-tours and Botanical Lodges . Creator of the Magic Birding and Hiking Circuit in Ecuador. Former Veterinarian surgeon, paint artist , expert in mountain biking and Ecuadorian history and botanics . Since he was a kid , loved birdwatching and during the last 8 years its the head of San Jorge birding guidance team. With a hotel manager degree , is fluent in spanish , english and french.
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San Jorge's International Director of Marketing & Sales, Ms. Cheryl Korowotny , expert in international tourism services ,considered a enthusiast and high level proffesional , coordinates both the private and group tours. She is based in Connecticut and has become a family extension member and a star of the San Jorge team.
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Spouse to Dr Jorge Cruz and production manager of San Jorge . Has been esential to the authentic dishes served at the different San Jorge Lodges . With traditional home training and a unique talent in the kitchen , she is a key element to the succes of San Jorge.
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| Irina Alcívar de Cruz |
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Bilingual city guide and administrator for San Jorge Ecotours and Botanical lodges.
Former manager in charge for Best Western in North Quito, Extensive knowledge in Ecuadorian travel and offers 24 hour concierge service at San Jorge . Fluent in english and spanish.
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| Don Jose Oña Viteri |
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Oldest son to Dr Jorge Cruz B . Estate Cross Country Mountain Bike Champion during 2000, 2001, 2002 . Currently on a scholarship in International Bussiness at the Barry University , School of Bussiness at Florida.USA
Received ABA ( American Birding Association) award for the Second Best Young Birder of the 2006 . Paint and literature modules . Achieved bird guide status in Ecuador at the edge of 18 . Fluent in English and Spanish.
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| Jorge Cruz A. |
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Second son to Dr. Jorge B. Cruz. Currently enrolled in The American School of Quito. Experienced mountain biker and excelent soccer goalkeeper in the high school team. Has professional tour guide status in horse back riding and mountain biking. Bilingual volunteer translator for Nova Medical Student Mission in April of 2004, 2005, 2006, & 2007.
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| Claudio Cruz |
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First daughter to Dr. Jorge B. Cruz. Currently enrolled in The American School of Quito. 25 Gold medals in school and highschool state athletics contests. Works as translator on San Jorge Eco-Tours. Bilingual volunteer translator for Nova Medical Student Mission in April of 2004, 2005, 2006, & 2007.
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| Gabriella Cruz |
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Great resident expert for 13 years on botany of Ecuador. Also experienced Chef, waiter, and tour operator for San Jorge horseback riding at San Jorge Quito.
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Jorge, Bird Leader Guide and Irina, Assistant |
Stalin, local bird guide from San Jorge de Tandayapa. |
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Vicente, Local guide from San Jorge de Quito,
Jorge Jr, Bird guide |
Camilo, local bird guide from San Jorge de Milpe. |
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San Jorge is presently training local people to be qualified bird guides. We are offering them work to enhance their life standards as well as instilling respect and a mind-set to conserve nature. The response by the guides to this project has been met with total enthusiasm. Guests can visit the Long-wattled Umbrella bird nesting area, our Golden-winged Manakin Lek, Rufuos Motmot, Red Headed Barbet, Crimson Rumped Toucanet , Inmaculated Antbird, Golden Headed Quetzal,and dozens more species in feeders !! , watch Scale , Tawny, Ondulated, Mustache Antpittas in the trails, according to the moth of the year. |
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SAN JORGE ECO - LODGES &
BOTANICAL RESERVES
The Magic Birding, Cultural and Hiking Circuit
San Jorge Eco-lodge Quito:
Km 4 Vía antigua a Nono (Cont. calle Machala)
San Jorge de Tandayapa Eco-lodge:
Km 3,5 partidero antiguo a Tandayapa
San Jorge de Milpe Bird & Orchid Lodge:
Km 3,7 Camino a Milpe
San Jorge de Cosanga -Yanayacu Preserve:
Km3,6 Camino a las Caucheras.
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Address:
R. Almeida. N 42-191 e Hidalgo de
Pinto
(Urb. Quito Tennis )
Quito - Ecuador
Fax - Phones Ecuador:
(593 2) 224 7549
(593 2) 339 0402
(593 2) 339 0413
Email:
info@sanjorgeecolodges.com
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All photos and paints copywright Dr George Cruz
© Copyright 2007 - 2011 Hosteria San Jorge - Member Of: Ecuador Birdwatching Tours
WebMaster: www.diego.com.ec |
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Our guests says
Excellent day!!
Lunch was exceptional , gourmet quality.
George, the owner was excellent , knowledgeable, KNOWS THE BIRDS ! Went extra mile to show us the birds, I was impressed with his knowledge of the bird calls and his ability to imitate .
Hotel and tourism services are excellent , on time driver, pleasant , polite explained information about Quito, Ecuador . Good Driver.
Trails are excellent at San Jorge
Evely Luecke and Yvonne Homeyer
Ontario , Canada
yhomeyer@sbcglobal.net
evluecke@gmail.com
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Transportation was great , food was awesome, maintenance , hotel, was very clean , lovely furniture and doors.
Wonderful service , very nice staff, excellent service. We will be back!!!
Hiking trails are awsome. Wished we had more time. THANK YOU!!!
Anne Sammis and Eric Gropp
3001 SE Stark Street Portland Or 97214
egropp@hotmail.com
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We enjoy the Magic Birding Circuit ( 10 days) Full , complete and long birding days.
San Jorge Eco lodge in Quito is very comfortable and lovely lovely surroundings .
José is the most helpful and charming person who is perfect for this job!
Wished to have more time to enjoy the lodge.
San Jorge de Milpe Lodge is a beautiful location and trails and waterfalls. Delightful staff.
Baeza, nice local lodge in the tranquil village. Very clean , but of course lacks the character and locations of San Jorge eco-lodges.
Jorge is a superb guide with excptional knowledge . All areas vwe visited were beautiful , I loved the great variety.
Transportation is reliable , very corteous transfers to and from lodge.
Food excellent at San Jorge , Milpe and the effort put to vegetarian meals were much appreaciated. Very creative!
Loved all the flower decoration . Very nice touch!
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Rooms at San Jorge Ecolodges are very comfortable and cosy .
Thank you for everything and we will come back!!!
Carlie Holland
12294 Imperial Dr Richmond
B.C Canada VTE 6J6
chdb@shaw.ca
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Excellent hotel and turism services at San Jorge Quito.
José and Segundo are great!
Food is very good . We enjoyed Anthony a lot.
Our rooms were very comfortable. We enjoyed our hike up to
the Canyon .Beautiful!
We loved the hummers !
Fred and Diana Bradshaw
Damascus Oregin
97089 USA
dianabradshaw@verizon.net