We set out on a deary Thursday to travel nearly two hours to see what Papallacta had to offer. This day was supposed to be our day of relaxation after hiking up and down to waterfalls and volcanoes of Ecuador. Among the many offerings of the small town of Papallacta, hot springs and trout are two of them. We hit up the hot springs first. Not exactly what I had imagined. The hot springs appeared to be a various titled pools throughout the area featuring an array of temperatures. Some were too hot to stand, others were freezing. It was an interesting experience. If we were to do it again, I would upgrade to the private pools and bring my own towel (we were charged $12 to purchase one which is highway robbery in Ecuador). 
After wrapping up at the springs, we were famished. We hit up a local restaurant, where a full meal was offered for $5 (pictured). The trout was to die for if you didn't mind dodging a few bones. It also paired perfectly with the local Ecuadorian beer, Pilsner. A large Pilsner cost a whopping $1.25. A pleasant surprise for these spent vacationers. After lunch we went to a spa. I swear it was the most productive half hour massage I've ever had. Quite relaxing until the chopsticks at the end to signify my time was up. All in all, a great trip to Papallacta.
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