Luna Runtun is a world class spa resort above Baños – approximately 4 hours drive from Quito. It´s 63 acres are nestled within the Sangay National Park - a declared World Natural Heritage Site, and are surrounded by gorgeous gardens with incredible views of the lush green mountainous countryside and distant Amazon Rainforest.
The spa uses fresh and natural medicinal plants, fruits, and vegetables produced in their own gardens for their natural healing properties as well as using ashes and volcanic stones from the active Volcano Tungurahua.
The surrounding area is considered to be a unique place where the planet's 4 essential life elements meet:
Air: Luna Runtun is situated in the gateway to the Amazon Rainforest, the Earth's respiratory system.
Earth: Nestled on the flanks of Volcano Tungurahua, Luna Runtun has been generously blessed with some of the planets most fertile and fruit-bearing earth.
Water: Volcano Tungurahua is home to 70 crystal-clear waterfalls.
Fire: Constantly active since October 1999, Tungurahua showers the skies with her spectacular shows of fire and lava, allowing our visitors to partake in one of the world's most impressive natural fireworks displays from the safety of our spa.