'Echoes of Ecuador: Tales from the Trail

  Congratulations to Papallacta Spa! Winner, for 2 years in a row, of the Best Resort in all of South America! We are SO proud of our wonderful vendor for having such a beautiful place to visit! I have been going to Termas Papallacta Spa for many years with my family.  Established in 1994, Termas Papallacta Spa is set on 625 beautiful acres in the middle  of the Cayambe and Antisana volcanoes, at the beginning of the Amazon Rainforest.  Their pools are fed by several thermal baths, heated by the heat of the volcanoes. There are also walking nature trails that can go on for hours if you so choose. Here you can see over 100 species of humming birds in a beautiful setting of flora & fauna. Along the way, you are treated with views of the organic garden & many varieties of plant life. My favorite part of Termas Papallacta is the Salus Per Aquam Spa .  Part of the Spa holds an amazing set of 5 hydrotherapy pools that range from 86 degrees Fahrenheit to ...

If you were to look at my socials lately, you would notice that there is a lot of travel back and forth to Ecuador. Yes, I am the president of a touring agency, yes, I have family who lives here who I love, and yes I love Ecuador, but the not so glamorous reason for my travel to Ecuador is a financial one. Medical treatment here is a fraction of the cost in the US. So when I needed my 3rd implant, I had to say no to my dentist in the states, whose asking price is over 10k!! My very expensive grill has cost me over 30k & I didn't want to pay out more than I needed to. Enough is enough! I recently had to cough up over 4k for my son's root canal. 😬 It's a bit much! A root canal alone in Ecuador is less than half. For 4k, you could have your treatment, medication, recover, relax and tour! Why not use your money in the best way possible?  I decided to take that route for the 1st time in December 2023 with a bone restoration surgery.  It was a tough proce...