Papallacta Hotsprings Lodge

Termas de Papallacta is located 40 miles east of Quito, the capital city of Ecuador, in the heart of South America. Perched on a high Andean valley at the entrance route to the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle, the spa - resort offers its visitors health, recreation, adventure and rest. Whether relaxing in the thermal baths, indulging in pampering spa treatments, or embarking on adventure walks at the Rancho del Cañón (Canyon Ranch) or Cayambe-Coca Ecological Reserve, you are sure to enjoy the Papallacta experience on your Ecuador tour. Excellent accommodation in hotel rooms or family cabins is complemented by our restaurants which serve a range of culinary delights to tickle your tastebuds.

Salas per Aquam
A small paradise that is an absolute 'must' during your stay at Termas de Papallacta, the Spa consists of two principle areas offering a range of services.

Thermoludic Area
The SPA's hydrotherapy area consists of five hot thermal pools and one cold pool. The Thermoludic Area is the ideal place to experience a variety of different hydromassages using either water jets or air bubbles.

Thermal Club
The Thermal Club combines beauty treatments with warm and friendly service. In a private and exclusive environment, you can enjoy a range of different treatments related to health and beauty such as:

* Individual hydro massage baths, body treatments with medicinal Andean mud, baths in the Thermal Cave, Finnish saunas, pressure massages, aromatherapy or therapeutic massages, face and body treatments and more.
* Meditation and rest area
* Beverages counter

Hotel
A place of peace and harmony...

The hotel has 32 rooms, each with heating and a private bathroom. The rooms are situated next to the thermal pools for exclusive use of our guests. The hotel restaurant offers delicious Ecuadorian and international cuisine using ingredients from our organic kitchen garden - a great place to enjoy Andean cuisine on a trip to Ecuador.

Guests have free access to emergency medical services and consultations related to thermal spa use.

Cabins
Termas de Papallacta houses 13 one and two story cabins, which are located 100 meters (330 feet) from the hotel. The cabins are warm and cozy each with a fireplace in the living room.

The thermal pools situated beside the cabins are for the exclusive use of cabin guests. The cabins are ideal for families or couples who desire their own social space.

Guests have free access to emergency medical services and consultations related to thermal spa use.

Cuisine
Since good food is an important part of the trip, Termas de Papallacta offers delicious national and international cuisine. Local fresh trout is the specialty.

Many of the ingredients used in our dishes are fresh from our organic vegetable garden, free from chemicals or pesticides.

At the Kiosk you can purchase a variety of snacks and drinks.

Convention Center
Termas de Papallacta's Convention Center is the ideal location for meetings and conferences. The Convention Center has floor heating and all amenities required to hold a meeting, but with the added advantage of being away from the noise, pollution and stress of a large city. Holding a meeting at The Convention Center at Termas de Papallacta guarantees maximum benefit in less time.

Thermal Baths
Health, recreation & relaxation... three important reasons to visit...

The thermal baths are located on the banks of the Papallacta river in a unique natural environment accommodating nine hot thermal pools and three cold water pools. The resort restaurant offers a diverse menu to cater for all tastes. You can also purchase snacks and drinks at the kiosk.

The clinic staff will attend emergencies and are happy to give consultations related to thermal spa use.