Papallacta Resort Sign

Papallacta

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October 29th 2006
We visited the town of Papallacta with Frank, Mariana, their kids, and another of Mariana's students, Joanna. Papallacta is famous for its hot springs and has two resorts to enjoy the warm waters. The first is in town and has two large pools, and the second is just outside of town with a large collection of pools of different sizes and temperatures. We visited the second resort with Joanna ... read more

South America » Ecuador » North » Quito

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The "Republic of the Equator" was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Colombia and Venezuela). Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A b... ... read more