Termales Jamanco
Papallacta, Ecuador, Ecuador
- Location
- Papallacta, Ecuador, Ecuador
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
LowHigh
Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Termales Jamanco sits near Papallacta, Ecuador, amid high-altitude Andean scenery. Its bicarbonate water emerges at 38°C. The site offers indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna and massage services for a relaxed break in the mountains.
Insider tip — Termales Jamanco serves the Papallacta paramo at 3,300 metres elevation in the Andes of Napo Province — one of Ecuador highest and most celebrated thermal spring destinations where the volcanic geothermal system of the Antisana and Cayambe volcanoes feeds the pools surrounded by high-altitude grassland and cloud forest. The Papallacta thermal complex sits on the ancient trading route connecting Quito to the Amazonian communities of the Napo River basin, and the paramo ecosystem surrounding the springs is one of the most biodiverse high-altitude grassland environments on Earth.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.