Papallacta Hot Springs Spa Resort

We went to the hot springs after a night of travel and it was PERFECT!! Helped relax our sore muscles with a choice of three different hot pools and one very icy plunge pool. The facials and massages from the spa were just what we needed to start our Ecuadoran adventure, and the little local eatery our guide Andres took us to for a traditional Ecuador lunch was delicious. Speaking of Andres, he could not have been a better introduction to the people of this lovely country. He was personable, knowledgeable, and funny. We had a blast spending time with him and getting to know him. I would highly recommend this day-trip.

El lugar no se ve mal en apariencia desde la entrada todo salió mal el oficial súper grosero, ingresamos en la siguiente parada otro oficial más grosero que el primero nos trató de borrachos y no nos dejó ingresar ya que para él estábamos borrachos y las políticas dicen que no es permitido. Es totalmente falso que estábamos tomados. El trato fue nefasto para ser turistas de otro país l. La verdad le doy 0 de 0 no volvería al lugar por nada del mundo y no lo recomiendo ni para turistas ni locales. La falta de respeto y la poca información del sitio hacen un lugar no apto para nadie. Lo que sí es les aseguro que en el l pueblo hay mas termales y son hermosas. Lamento mucho el comentario desafortunado pero el servicio es demasiado pésimo para el turista.

There are public hot springs and private ones attached to a hotel and spa. This review is of the private thermal pools. I went on a day trip from Quito, but did not stay overnight in the hotel. There are 4 thermal hot pools varying in temperature and 1 cold plunge. The facility has coed lockers with private changing rooms attached. Bathrooms and showers are separated by gender. The $23 entrance fee includes cloth swim cap, towel, shower gel, shampoo and conditioner. I would recommend bringing flip flops and and a second towel. It was cold and rainy the day I visited, so the hot springs were perfect to warm up. There are not a lot of chairs or chaises to sit on and even fewer under cover. After a few hours in the pools, I had lunch at the hotel’s restaurant. I love good food whether it be prepared by a fancy chef or Abuela cooking traditional food. This was good food. The fresh guava juice was the best. The fresh Trout and shrimp in garlic sauce with sautéed veggies and fried green plantains was grilled just right. The meal was simple but well prepared and so delicious. It was also well priced at $22 including a yummy hot chocolate which I had as my desert. So glad I listened to the reviews and ate here after leaving the thermal baths. Overall a good day trip from Quito to relax.