Papallacta's Hot Springs, situated on the road to Ecuador's Amazonian rainforest, are a must visit for everyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. With its spectacular location high up in the Andes Mountains, the town of Papallacta offers visitors an array of outdoor activities, as well as delicious local dishes, and of course – its famous hot springs! Soak up the scenery by going for a walk or a hike around the polylepis trees, and keep your eyes out for the spectacled bears and Andean condors that roam this part of the world. You can then relax at one of two pools; either the public baths, or the Termas de Papallacta spa. Either way, you'll be soaking up some of the area's geothermal energy, leaving you feeling refreshed and recharged. You can either do a daily tour from Quito, or stay at the wonderful Papallacta Hot Springs hotel and enjoy the thermal waters.