Termas De Papallacta

Thermal spa resort in the Andes at 10700 ft, set within a national park

Wellness & Spa

Termas de Papallacta offers a spa with Turkish baths at the Thermal Cave and individual hydro massages. Body treatments using mud, clay, or chocolate are available alongside aromatherapy and therapeutic massages. The spa area includes private massage rooms and a steam room with a resting area, plus a separate spa pool complex with jets for back massage.

Accommodations

Rooms and bungalows at Termas de Papallacta are fitted with wooden furnishings, gabled roofs, and heated floors. Some bungalows include a seating area with a fireplace, and select rooms offer a balcony with a private hot tub. All units provide a large stone water jug, down comforters, and a safe, with the suites adding a separate living area and king bed.

Dining & Activities

The on-site restaurant serves international dishes with a buffet breakfast included in the stay, offering fresh fruit, specialty coffees, and local items like verde empanadas. The hotel organizes guided trekking and horseback riding into the Cayambe Coca and Antisana ecological reserves, plus a self-guided hiking trail on the property that leads to mountain views. Private picnic breakfast boxes are available for early departures, and the restaurant accommodates dietary allergies with advance notice.

Location & Surroundings

Hotel Termas de Papallacta sits inside the Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve at 10700 ft, with direct access to hiking trails and views of the Antisana volcano. The property is 1.5 hours from Quito and 31 mile from the airport, with free private parking available on site. Nearby attractions include the Antisana Ecological Reserve, waterfalls, and large thermal pools within walking distance from the hotel gate.

Guest Services & Family Considerations

Termas de Papallacta provides free on-site medical consultation for altitude sickness, including blood pressure and oxygenation checks. The property has 53 cabins, each with its own set of three thermal pools that are cleaned and refilled daily, and the main pool area is open 24 hours to guests. Families can book cabins with capacity for up to six people, and there are dedicated pools for children, though the resort does not have an adults-only section.

• Location: Inside Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve at 10700 ft elevation
• Wellness: Turkish baths, hydro massages, chocolate body wraps, and steam room
• Rooms: Heated floors, fireplaces in bungalows, balconies with hot tubs in select units
• Dining: International restaurant with included buffet breakfast and picnic boxes for early departures
• Activities: Guided trekking, horseback riding, and a self-guided hiking trail
• Family: Cabins for up to 6 people, 24-hour thermal pools, and medical altitude consultations