Papallacta hot springs and hiking in the forest
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3 hours 45 minutes
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Papallacta Hot Springs, a paradise where you will live a relaxing and unique experience.
The Papallacta hot springs have medicinal and healing properties that are good for muscles, joints, skin and hair due to the minerals they contain, such as: sulfur salts, iron, magnesium, etc.
The heat of these waters comes from an active volcano called Chacana. Likewise, you can enter the cloud forest walking along a path near a river where you will find waterfalls, unique vegetation and wonderful landscapes, you will take beautiful memories and excellent photographs.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
We will leave Quito heading to Papallacta, a place located between the Sierra and the Amazon, on a journey of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. We will walk along a path in the Cayambe-Coca National Park, here we will find a long river with beautiful waterfalls and incredible landscapes with unique vegetation. Later, we will visit the Papallacta Hot Springs; which are thermal pools that will provide you with health and well-being due to their medicinal and relaxing properties.
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Papallacta hot springs and hiking in the forest
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Tickets to thermal pools
Guidance
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch
VIP Pools (+ 14USD)
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful experience! The...
Megan E,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful experience! The drive out there has all the views while Alejandro explains all the things you need to know about the area and what you are seeing. The hike is easy, and peaceful. You might even be able to see the glacial top of the active volcano nearby. The hot springs themselves had everything you could need, and felt amazing. I very much needed a nap afterwards it was so relaxing! Very happy with this tour!
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Sarah T,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Plan 2hours try all the pools. Springs before hike worked great. Restaurants outside park on strip are good andl large portions
Great day at the hot springs.
Bone505,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The hot springs were just what was needed for a perfect relaxation time. I was prepared as Alejandro suggested but I made one major mistake - I didn’t bring sunscreen brocade the day was cloudy. Next time I will bring it regardless. I only did part of the hike but it was certainly beautiful and refreshing.
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