Hot springs resort · Ecuador
Balneario Termas Papallacta
Ecuador · 21 miles east of Sangolquí
Last updated
- Type
- Resort Hot springs resort
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Sangolquí (21 mi / 34 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 2
About Balneario Termas Papallacta
Balneario Termas Papallacta is a hot springs resort in Ecuador, about 21 miles east of Sangolquí. The nearest large city is Tutamandahostel, roughly 27 miles away as the crow flies.
We do not have a trustworthy temperature reading for this spring. Water temperature at hot springs can change with the seasons, so always test before you soak.
As a resort, it offers managed pools and visitor facilities. Expect to pay for entry or a room, and book ahead at busy times.
The site has 2 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other.
Map and directions
Red marks Balneario Termas Papallacta. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: -0.36202, -78.15068.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Sangolquí. The spring is about 21 miles (34 km) east of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Tutamandahostel, about 27 miles (43 km) in a straight line.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Hot springs near Balneario Termas Papallacta
- Termales Jamanco Not recorded
- Terma Sachayacu 666 Not recorded
- Termas Oyacachi Not recorded
- Termas de La Merced Not recorded
- Balneario El Tingo Not recorded
- Balneario de Aguas Termales Cununyacu Not recorded
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Balneario Termas Papallacta?
Balneario Termas Papallacta is in Ecuador, about 21 miles east of Sangolquí. The GPS coordinates are -0.3620, -78.1507.
What hot springs are near Balneario Termas Papallacta?
The closest listed spring is Termales Jamanco, about under 1 mile southeast. Terma Sachayacu 666 is about 2.5 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2
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