パパリャクタ温泉：アンデスの火山性温泉
標高3,300 m、アンデスとアマゾンの境にあるミネラル豊富な温泉。キトから90分。
Jhayro Ludeña
Lead Naturalist & Head of Expedition Design
Papallacta Hot Springs: The Andes' Best-Kept Thermal Secret
At 3,300 m on the eastern flank of the Andes, Papallacta is Ecuador's most famous thermal-spring valley. Fed by the nearby Antisana volcano complex, its waters emerge at up to 64°C, rich in sodium, chloride and sulfur — ideal for muscle recovery after a Cotopaxi hike or a Galápagos flight.
The Drive: One of the Most Beautiful in Ecuador
The 67 km road from Quito climbs to 4,064 m at Paso de la Virgen before descending into a valley where paramó grass gives way to cloud-forest edge. On clear mornings you can spot Antisana (5,704 m) on the right — Ecuador's fourth-highest volcano, snow-capped year-round.
Choosing Your Pool: Balneario vs Termas Spa
Public Balneario (USD 12, open 07:00–21:00): eight open-air pools between 36°C and 42°C, one cold plunge, mountain-view sun deck. Best for a half-day visit from Quito.
Termas Spa & Resort (guests only): five additional heated pools, an indoor spa with massage circuits, private cabins with wooden decks and their own outdoor hot tubs. Perfect for an overnight retreat.
Beyond the Pools: Cayambe-Coca National Park
The resort backs directly onto Cayambe-Coca National Park (403,000 ha of páramo and cloud forest). Two guided trails begin at the back gate:
- Sendero de los Bofedales — 2 hours, easy, crosses high-altitude wetlands with Andean ducks and hummingbirds. - Ranchos del Cóndor — 4 hours, moderate, climbs to a lookout with condor sightings on cloud-free days.
Practical Details
- Altitude: 3,300 m. Sleep in Quito the night before to acclimatize. - Drive: 90 min by private van from Quito hotels. Vermilion Routes uses 4×4 with oxygen on board. - What to bring: swimsuit, towel, flip-flops, warm layer for post-pool cold air, waterproof phone case. - Restaurants: Termas Spa serves Andean trout from local lakes; La Choza de Don Wilson in the village is our favorite trout stop.
Book Your Papallacta Escape
Vermilion Routes offers a private half-day tour with 4×4 transport, entrance to the Balneario, oxygen and hot cocoa on the road, plus optional lunch at Termas Spa restaurant.
よくある質問 (FAQ)
Expert travel answers & verified destination planning insights
Q1.How far is Papallacta from Quito?
67 km east of Quito on the E20 route, a 90-minute drive that climbs to 4,064 m at Paso de la Virgen before descending to the thermal valley.
Q2.What is the water temperature at Termas de Papallacta?
Water emerges at up to 64°C at the source and is blended into pools between 36°C and 42°C for safe soaking. Cold-water plunge pools at 12°C complete the contrast circuit.
Q3.Are Termas de Papallacta open to the public or resort-only?
Both. The public Balneario opens 07:00–21:00 (USD 12). The private Termas Spa & Resort is exclusive to overnight guests, with 5 additional pools and spa access.
Q4.Do I need to worry about altitude sickness?
Papallacta sits at 3,300 m — usually well tolerated after a night in Quito (2,850 m). Hydrate, avoid alcohol on arrival, and limit the first soak to 15 minutes.
Q5.Can I combine Papallacta with a hike?
Yes — the Cayambe-Coca National Park adjoins the resort. Sendero de los Bofedales (2 h) and Ranchos del Cóndor (4 h) both begin at the resort back gate and cross páramo lagoons.
300枚以上の現地実撮写真コレクション
固有種の野生動物、壮大な火山景観、リアルな航海の瞬間を高画質でご覧いただけます。
Jhayro Ludeña
主任ナチュラリストガイド兼ツアー企画ディレクター
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