Vilcabamba Valley - Where Life Goes On

Vilcabamba, the “Valley of Longevity”, is located just south of Loja. Attracted to the area by its peaceful atmosphere and natural beauty, thousands of tourists come here every year. The long lifespan enjoyed by the locals, many of whom live to be over 100, is something of a world record and is attributed to the low index of heart disease, a stable climate, and the special properties of the valleys hot springs. Vilcabamba means “Sacred Valley” in Quichua.