But it is the natural hot springs on the slopes above town that have brought Papallacta its fame, turning Ecuador's highest town – 3,300m above sea level – into one of the country’s most ...

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A far cry from its origin as a potato-growing centre, Papallacta, Ecuador's highest town, has become famous for its wondrous natural treasures. Hot springs and hummingbirds in Ecuador - BBC Travel ...