Papallacta<\/b>\u00a0is a small village in\u00a0Napo Province,\u00a0Ecuador\u00a0located at an altitude of 3,300 m in the\u00a0Andes\u00a0just off the Eastern\u00a0Cordilleras\u00a0on the road fromQuito\u00a0which leads into the\u00a0Amazon\u00a0jungle. The scenic drive from Quito to Papallacta passes through several towns and small villages before ascending to a peak of over 4,000 m where views of mountains and glaciers are visible. Descending from the peak to Papallacta, one passes through the portal where the ecosystems transform from alpine to tropical jungle.<\/p>\n
The village of Papallacta itself is not known as a tourist destination but houses several hot springs and spas. Many of the local restaurants are known for their steamed trout and a hearty meal can be had for just a few dollars. For lodging, there are several tourist hotels and a resort.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Papallacta\u00a0is a small village in\u00a0Napo Province,\u00a0Ecuador\u00a0located at an altitude of 3,300 m in the\u00a0Andes\u00a0just off the Eastern\u00a0Cordilleras\u00a0on the road fromQuito\u00a0which leads into the\u00a0Amazon\u00a0jungle. The scenic drive from Quito to Papallacta passes through several towns and small villages before ascending to a peak of over 4,000 m where views of mountains and glaciers are visible. Descending […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":535,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"page-template-portfolio.php","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-537","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n