Papallacta, Hot springs settlement in Quijos Canton, Ecuador
The village sits at an elevation of 3,473 meters in the eastern Andes, surrounded by paramo landscapes and over 80 natural lagoons.
Before Spanish colonization, indigenous communities inhabited this area and utilized the thermal springs for their traditional healing practices and ceremonies.
The settlement name derives from Quichua language, translating to Village of Potatoes, reflecting the agricultural heritage of this mountain community.
Thermal waters in Papallacta range from 35 to 64 degrees Celsius, with facilities providing access to these natural springs throughout the year.
The territory encompasses nine distinct settlements and preserves 80 percent of its land as paramo ecosystem within two protected natural reserves.
Location: Quijos Canton
Elevation above the sea: 3,473 m
GPS coordinates: -0.36694,-78.13278
Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:32
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