From paragliding above volcanic landscapes to canyoning through waterfalls, there are a ton of fun things to do in Baños Ecuador, a walkable town located between the Andes mountains and the Amazon jungle. While the hot springs in Baños have always drawn people here, this tourist town has also evolved into a paradise for adventurous... The post Things to Do in Baños Ecuador: Hot Springs + More appeared first on Cultures Traveled.| Cultures Traveled
Baños de Cuenca is home to several accessible and rejuvenating hot springs. Just 20 minutes west of the city, these aguas termales emerge from a fault line known as Loma de los Hervideros. Naturally heated to around 75 °C (167 °F), the water is cooled to a soothing 36–40 °C (97-104 °F) before reaching the pools. With... The post Baños de Cuenca: How to Visit the Hot Springs in Cuenca appeared first on Cultures Traveled.| Cultures Traveled
Surrounded by misty mountains and warmed by volcanic waters, Termas Papallacta is an ideal escape from Quito and was one of the highlights of my trip to Ecuador. You’ll first need to decide if you want to take a day trip to Papallacta hot springs or stay overnight at the hotel resort to soak in... The post How to Visit Papallacta Hot Springs From Quito Ecuador appeared first on Cultures Traveled.| Cultures Traveled
Traveling to Mindo from Quito is fairly straightforward. But with several options available, you’re probably trying to decide which one makes the most sense for your trip. Should you take the bus from Quito to Mindo Ecuador? Or is it worth booking a Mindo tour instead? The answer is, it depends. Since I planned to... The post Quito to Mindo Ecuador by Bus, Car, or Tour appeared first on Cultures Traveled.| Cultures Traveled