Discover Baños 2026

The volcanically heated thermal baths, most notably the famous Piscinas de la Virgen right by a waterfall, draw visitors looking to relax in mineral-rich, warm water after hikes and adventure sports.

The Devil's Cauldron waterfall is one of Ecuador's most powerful and impressive, accessible via hanging bridges and viewing platforms along the so-called Ruta de las Cascadas, with roaring spray up close.

The swing at the end of the world hangs from a treehouse with an open view of Tungurahua volcano and ranks among Ecuador's most photographed attractions, especially in clear weather shortly before sunset.

As Ecuador's adventure sports capital, Baños offers canyoning, zip-lining, rafting and mountain biking along spectacular gorges, making the town a must-visit destination for active travelers in the Andes.

From Quito, a roughly three-and-a-half-hour bus ride through the Andes leads to Baños de Agua Santa, which sits at the foot of the active Tungurahua volcano at about 1,800 meters altitude.

The volcanically heated thermal baths, most notably the famous Piscinas de la Virgen right by a waterfall, draw visitors looking to relax in mineral-rich, warm water after hikes and adventure sports.

The Devil's Cauldron waterfall is one of Ecuador's most powerful and impressive, accessible via hanging bridges and viewing platforms along the so-called Ruta de las Cascadas, with roaring spray up close.

The swing at the end of the world hangs from a treehouse with an open view of Tungurahua volcano and ranks among Ecuador's most photographed attractions, especially in clear weather shortly before sunset.