Our host Nidia (Baños, Ecuador)

I am Nidia, a lover of nature and life in harmony with the Earth. I love growing flowers and caring for my garden, which fills every corner of my home with colors and aromas. I raise free-range chickens as part of my ecological lifestyle, where every detail is thought out with love and respect for the environment.

My place is an ethnobotanical medicinal sanctuary surrounded by sacred, wild and domestic plants. I offer eco-activities such as workshops, ceremonies, eco-glamping, organic gardens, recycling and natural medicine for the soul and spirit.

All of this in a privileged setting with spectacular mountain views, in Baños, Tungurahua — a magical corner where you can reconnect with yourself and with nature.

Reaching this place is not only a support, but also the opportunity to immerse yourself in the life of ecuador, learn something new about exotic plants and contribute to the development of the ecological project.
1. How did you come up with the idea of moving to Baños and opening a guesthouse? and why did you decide to use recycled wood?

I like it because it is a small city where there is everything and because it is safe to live quietly. because i have to work at something for my children, myself. and why did you decide to use recycled wood? because it is what i can do from my protective spirit for the planet 😂

2. Tell us about your passion for plants.

I feel i was born with that protective spirit.

3. What are your 3 favorite exotic plants in the garden?

Aña- eko or Yuquilla — it cleans everything from snakebite poisoning to blood sugar with 100% effectiveness and very fast. Sangre de drago and totumo — to raise defenses and vote out tumors and inflammation of the body.

Ashwuagandha and manzanilla — a marvel for relaxing and resting the mind.

4. Tell me about the magic berry and can guests try this berry?

It surprises me that there is a small fruit with the property of changing the sense of taste, and making such a radical and delicious change. everyone should try it 😂

5. What message would you give to guests who want to come to your establishment?

That we go back to valuing the countryside, the plants and the medicine that is in them. Life can be more harmonious and kind if we return a little to 🌿🍃 if we respect the environment, a small thing you do can be significant and valuable.

in short, let us live in order, love and harmony 💕

Only i mention these just to tell you something — all of them are favorites for me, each property and fragrance fascinates me and i could spend my life in them, they can heal absolutely everything, from the most intense pain to madness itself.

Joy Nativo Editorial Team

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