IBARRA (IMBABURA)
Ibarra is a town in northern Ecuador and the capital of the Imbabura province. It lies at the foot of the Imbabura volcano and on the left bank of the Tahuando river. It is about 45 miles northeast of Ecuador's capital Quito
 

Hotel Resort & Spa Vista del Mundo is located in a sacred valley high in the Ecuadorian Andes at 8,200 feet above sea level. The valley lies between two volcanic peaks: Imbabura, the Father Mountain, and Cotacachi, the Mother Mountain, both 16,000 feet high. Magnificent views of the mountains can be seen from almost every window of the resort.   Vista del Mundo offers guests a truly extraordinary vacation that combines sight-seeing, ecological excursions, shopping, wonderful cuisine, and the facilities of a state-of-the-art European-style spa. The Vista de Mundo spa operates under the direction of a medical doctor who offers guests an evaluation and health analysis upon arrival, where then personalized exercise and diet is designed for the guests. The many spa treatments include flower-oil treatments, herbal wraps, mud and ozone treatments, and a variety of beauty and skin-care therapies.   The spa's facilities include an electronic cave, a sauna with eucalyptus vapor, indoor and outdoor massage areas, an indoor pool with aqua gym equipment and aerobics studio, and a fitness center. Yoga, tai chi, and the Zen garden provides tranquility for meditation and complete relaxation.

BANOS (TUNGURAHUA)
Baños is a city in eastern Tungurahua Province, in central Ecuador. Baños is the second most populous city in Tungurahua, after Ambato, the capital, and a major touristic center. It is known as the "Gateway to the Amazon," as it is located on the Pastaza River in the Amazon River basin.

Luna Runtun Spa uses fresh and natural medicinal plants, fruits, and vegetables produced in our 63-acre garden for their natural healing properties as well as using ASHES AND VOLCANIC STONES from the active Volcano Tungurahua.  After the treatments, relax and oxygenate your brain and lungs in our gorgeous gardens full of fresh air coming from the Amazon Rainforest, the world's respiratory system, and delight in the sights and sounds of the plethora of birds and butterflies that inhabit Luna Runtun. Walk barefoot in the fertile earth of our gardens. Plant a tree and name it! Finally, enjoy the sunrise while doing breathing exercises while taking in outstanding and unforgettable views.

Ecuador is a country in Northwestern South America, with a Pacific Ocean coastline, lying on the Equator between Colombia, to the northeast, and Peru, to the south and east.   Cotopaxi is the world's highest active volcano. Many cities and sites are integrated in the prestige Unesco World Heritage Sites. Such cities and best known places are the Galapagos Islands, and the city of Cuenca.  Ecuador has so many attractions. The capital Quito, is a city with a lot of history where you can walk in downtown, enjoying of the beautiful colonial buildings. There is also the "Teleférico" (cable-car) which takes passengers from the highest mountain in Quito to see the whole city from the sky. There are many welcoming cafes as well as many dancing clubs open every weekend, often until 5 am. The beaches in Ecuador are great, the weather is just perfect and the food is delicious and unique. Read more about Ecuador