Luna Runtun, Baños - The Adventure SPA
May 7, 2009 by admin ·
Owners Perspective Magazine - Ecuador’s natural beauty, immensely diverse population, and fascinating history make it an unparalleled travel destination. It is incredible that one small country spans from the Galapagos Islands to the Pacific Coast, up to the Andes Mountains and down to the world’s largest rainforest, the Amazon Basin.
Baños, situated in a valley of waterfalls and hot springs, has become a Mecca for international travellers seeking year-round temperate weather. It is a small town in the valley of Tungurahua Volcano also known as “Throat of Fire “ which is the largest volcano in Ecuador yet the most easily climbed since Baños is already set on the hillside. Baños is a great base for exploring the great Ecuadorian outdoors and is located only four hours by bus from Quito. It has a host of attractions including hot springs, horseback riding,
trekking, rafting, climbing and mountain biking. It also offers easy access to Riobamba, which is the starting point of an amazing train journey to the Devil’s Nose to the coast, and to Puyo, one of the gateways to the Amazon. Baños also serves as a popular site for studying Spanish – more chilled out and definitely a cheaper alternative to Quito.
Or you could explore the Amazon rainforest in a dug-out canoe, scuba dive with sea lions and exotic fish in the waters off the Galapagos Islands, help rehabilitate wounded condors; bargain with locals at markets that have remained unchanged for a thousand years or search for Incan ruins.
Luna Runtun, The Adventure Spa is the perfect addition to your trip to Galapagos or Quito when visiting Ecuador. The resort is perched high above the town of Baños on the oriental flank of Tungurahua Volcano. Bathed in the luxury of a world class destination spa and hotel (The resorts is also affiliated to Interval International) and surrounded with the most spectacular and breath taking scenery in the world.
Luna Runtun´s 63 acres are nestled within the Sangay National Park, a declared World Natural Heritage Site, and the view from Luna Runtun is dominated by the legendary Llanaganates National Park and the Pastaza Corridor. Runtun is the name given to the area located at the base of Tungurahua.
The Adventure
For the adventurous guest they offer 11 Baños hiking tours. Hikes include the beautiful “Pailon del Diablo” waterfall, known as the most impressive waterfall in the area as well as for being the world’s 10th highest water drop in the world. It was the setting of the Hollywood blockbuster “Proof of Life” directed by Taylor Hackford and starring Meg Ryan, Russell Crowe, and David Morse. Keep your eyes peeled for the face of the Devil on a stone located at the bottom of the waterfall! or the Inca Trail of Huayna Capac where you can enjoy magnificent views of the active volcano of Llanganates National Park and of the entrance to the Amazon Rainforest.
If you are lucky, you will see and hear the periodical steam explosions of the volcano: a truly natural show, free of risk. For the more experienced or daring hikers attempt the “Ojos del Volcán” where you can Observe the crater of the volcano, just 10 miles away, and listen to its natural music.
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