Ecuador Boutique Travel - Luxury discovers adventure in the Andes, Amazon, Pacific Coast & Galapagos Islands
Ecuador Boutique Travel - Luxury discovers adventure in the Andes, Amazon, Pacific Coast & Galapagos Islands |
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Papallacta thermal bathsPapallacta village is located some 67 km from Quito in an easterly direction on the road Quito-Baeza. Papallacta village is actually a rustic town. The region holds one of the best hot springs of the country "Balneario Termas de Papallacta" or Termas de Papallacta Hot Springs (located just a 100 meters above Hotel Resort Termas de Papallacta), offering modern installations and several hot thermal pools. There is a therapy followed by most people who visit Termas de Papallacta hot springs. There are a couple of thermal pools next to each other at the top end of this complex, the smaller one next to the river has a temperature of around 60 degrees (very hot). Once one has remained in this pool maximum 15 minutes (no more) then, one should bath in the river (freezing) next to it. This therapy is recommended for people who suffer of kidneys problems amongst other diseases.The surrounding area is also idyllic for ambling down various meandering treks and the more challenging rugged ones. You can also stay here for the weekend and enjoy the spectacular settings that afford views on clear days of the snowcapped Antisana (5700m). Horse riding, fishing and other tours are also available. |
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