Ecotourism Awards
Our conservation projects and our ecotourism efforts have won a number of awards and acknowledgments over the years.
2015
2011
National Geographic Traveler April 2011
Worlds Best Hotels - South America STAY LIST.
Black Sheep Inn is one of eight listed here in ECUADOR!
2008
Winner - International EcoClub EcoLodge Award
In both 2006 for building Chugchilán's recycling center, and the second time in 2008 for adding a tree nursery to the site.
2006
Winner - 5th Annual Skål International Ecotourism Awards
In the category of Rural Accommodation in 2006. We were invited to Thailand to receive the plaque. How cool is that?
2005
Finalist for Tourism for Tomorrow Award
World Travel & Tourism Council
Highly Commended, Best in Mountain Environment
First Choice Responsible Tourism Awards
Winner in Conservation
Smithsonian Magazine/Tourism Cares for Tomorrow Sustainable Tourism Awards
2002, 2003 & 2004
- Short-Listed – Responsible Traveler Award 2004
- Top 10 Ecolodges in the World – Outside Magazine 2003
- Eco-Certified – by Ecuadorian Ministry of Tourism and the Ecuadorian Ecotourism Society, 2003
- Best Website – Ecuadorian Ministry of Tourism in 2002