Altitude: 1,800 m / 5,905 ft.
Best time to visit: All year
With friendly people, well developed tourism infrastructure, lush surroundings, an ideal location, and delicious cuisine, Baños de Agua Santa is one of the nation’s most popular destinations. Located on the eastern slopes of the Andes, Baños is the gateway for excursions to rainforest destinations such as Puyo, Misahuallí, and the waterfalls of Agoyán, Inés María and the famous Pailón del Diablo, as well as to the Andean peaks of Tungurahua and El Altar. Baños is a center for various adventure sports such as kayaking, trekking, and mountain biking and offers endless opportunities for ecotourism.
Highlights:
- Cloud Forest
- Tungurahua Volcano
- Trekking around the avenue of the waterfalls.
- Virgen de Agua Santa Sanctuary
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