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Papallacta
Ecuador
Why visit Papallacta
Slip into this tiny village’s steamy, therapeutic waters to soothe sore muscles or combat the high-altitude chill. At Termas de Papallacta, more than a dozen sparkling pools offer the country’s most luxurious thermal-baths experience. The main spa complex is 1.8 miles (3km) above the village of Papallacta and is a good day trip from Quito, 42 miles/67km (two hours) away. Be prepared for cold nights and intense sun.
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Amazon Adventures, Cotopaxi Cowboys, and Quito Culture: Ecuador in 10 Days
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- 1 Straddling the Middle of the World at the world’s equatorial border of zero degrees
- 2 Riding a horse in the style of a traditional Cotopaxi Chagra
- 3 Hiking at the base of volcanoes in Cotopaxi National Park
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