Papallacta: A Relaxing Nature Experience
LTE-QDT006: Papallacta hot springs East of Quito, on the main road that leads into the Amazon basin, you will find Papallacta. Although it is primarily known for its mineral hot springs (“Termas de Papallacta”), you will also have the opportunity to go hiking, birding, and horseback riding. (Please click on the images below to enlarge them)
Details
| Meet / Depart | | Hotel of your choice in Quito, Ecuador. | | | | Includes | | Transportation | | English Speaking Guide | | Entrance to Hot Springs. | | | | Not Included | | Lunch and Spa | | Anything not specified. | | | | Activity Level | | | | | Recommendations | | | | | The Cinnamon Trail | | Papallacta is the entry to the Ecuadorian Amazon and is part of the Cinnamon Trail: the same route that Francisco de Orellana took in 1542 when he crossed the Andean mountain range in search of gold and other treasures. This lead to that he unexpectedly discovered the great Amazon River! |
Itinerary (Full Day)
This day trip from Quito can be made from Monday through Friday. Papallacta is located 67 kilometers (40 miles) east of the city of Quito, and the trip there takes about 1.5 hours. The itinerary can be decided by the individual traveler.
What to Bring
Passport, comfortable walking shoes, warm clothing, windbreaker, rain ponchos in winter months, hat or cap, plastic water bottle, sun-block, sunglasses, waterproof small backpack, camera with high and low speed film, cash or travellers checks. Bathing Suit.
Highlights
| Bird Watching Like all of Ecuador, Papallacta has a rich biodiversity. At the Papallacta Pass (4.200m), you will be able to observe Montana and Paramo species: with some luck you will observe the Andean Condor. | | Hiking/Horseback Riding Lakes, small hills, rivers and a sponge paramo provide a beautiful scenery when hiking or horse back riding. There are several different trails of different lengths that can be enjoyed, most of them at an altitude of between 3300m and 3500m. | | Termas de Papallacta Papallacta is located in an area between two Andean-Equatorial volcanoes (Cayambe and Antisana), and therefore its hydrothermal waters are very rich. Legend says that its healthy thermal waters emerging from deep geological layers where appreciated already by the Inca Royalty, more than 500 years ago! |
If you are interested in going on this trip, please send us a message using the form below.
IMPORTANT:
We reserve the right to modify the itinerary - due to weather conditions, etc. - in the best interest of our clients.
|
