Tungurahua Volcano UNESCO Global Geopark

UNESCO Global Geopark, inscribed 2025, in Ecuador. Learn about geothermal processes, volcanic gases, and thermo-medicinal waters at Puela Hot Springs, a geosite combining therapeutic benefits with geological education and scenic surroundings. Visit the GeoAmigo Cafeteria “Casa del Volcán,” owned by local resident, where local identity is celebrated through ancestral dishes and volcanic-themed cuisine using ingredients from nearby farmers. Explore Las Caras Tourist Complex, where petrified roots and ancestral carvings revealed after 2006 volcanic activity are now part of community-led tours, horseback rides, and volcanic mud treatments.