| Termas
de Papallacta is a hot springs resort located
67 km East of Quito. When we drive to the area
of Papallacta we cross the Andes from West to
East reaching the highest point on the road at
4.000 m / 13,120 ft. From here, there could be
great views of the so far unclimbed East face
of Antisana, but that will depend on the weather.
Papallacta
is located on the Cinnamon Trail, the route that
the Spanish conqueror Francisco de Orellana took
in 1542, when he crossed the Andean mountain range
in search of gold and other treasures. It unexpectedly
led him to discover the great Amazon River. At
an altitude of 3.220 m / 10,562 ft Papallacta
has several thermal water pools and is also a
gateway to the whole Ecuadorian Amazon Region. |
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