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Pro
Exhilarating natural beauty - Haunting atmosphere - Spooky bridges
Con
The hotsprings were a little sketchy
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Beetween the Andes and the Amazonía
Bicycle tour from Baños to Puyo
MalenaN Says: I rented my bike from Aventure Equatorland and they had bikes for rent for $5, $7 or $10 per day (July 2011). I chose one for $10 dollars because they were best and I was going to be away for the whole day. Before deciding I tried the bike, going back and forth on the street...
MalenaN Says: When I on my bike tour passed Río Blanco I saw someone just doing a bridge jump (puenting). I had never done anything like that before, and never thought I would, but when I saw the other person doing it I got tempted to try it. The bridge at Río Blanco is not so high, so...
MalenaN Says: La Ruta de las Cascadas (The Highway of the Waterfalls) is what the road between Baños and Puyo is called. The road follows Río Pastaza in a green lush valley. The views are spectacular and there are 19 waterfalls along the road. Most waterfalls are along the first half of...
MalenaN Says: Pailón del Diablo is probably the most spectacular waterfall along Ruta de las Cascadas. They are were Río Verde meets Río Pastaza. Pailón del Diablo is situated about 1km from the parking place in the village Río Verde, 18 km from Baños. From the parking place there is a...
MalenaN Says: Along La Ruta de las Cascadas there are a few tarabitas going over Río Pastaza. A tarabita is a kind of open cable car, well, more like a basket, going on a cable over the river so that visitors can get a closer look at the waterfalls. On my bicycle ride from Baños to Puyo I...
MalenaN Says: Many companies in Baños offer rafting tours. I booked my rafting tour with Adventure Equatorland and it was $25 (July 2011). I arrived to the office before nine in the morning (the time we were supposed to be there), but then it took a very long time before we left. We also...
MalenaN Says: From Baños you can see the statue of Virgen de Agua Santa above the town. You can easily hike here by taking a path beginning near Montalvo and Mera. It is not a very hard hike, but there are altogether just over 600 steps to climb. When you reach the statue you will have...
MalenaN Says: Baños is known for its many thermal baths. The thermal baths in Baños are rich in minerals like chlorates, magnesium and sulphates and the water it is said to be healthy to swim in.There are several baths in Baños but the bath in the picture is Las Piscinas de La Virgen and...
MalenaN Says: I think the company I went canyoning with was called Expeditiones Amazonicas. Anyway they have an office by Parque Central, and another one on Oriente. I came to the office before 9am to get the equipment and to get changed. There were five more people going canyoning, but...
MalenaN Says: Where you pay the admission to visit the waterfall Pailón del Diablo there is a restaurant/cafeteria. After visiting the waterfall, and before continuing my bicycle tour to Baños, I though this could be a nice place to have lunch at. All other visitors only had fresh fruit...
MalenaN Says: There are many tourists in Baños and many of the restaurants and cafés are a bit tourist-oriented and quite expensive. Not always what you want when you visit another country, but Café Hood is a very nice place. The atmosphere is very relaxed, food is good and nice music is...
Rincon de Suiza (Café Suiza Cultural)
MalenaN Says: I’m not sure of the name of this place, but it is something with Suiza. There are some pool tables and there is also a book exchange and sofa corner. I was looking for somewhere to have a quick small lunch before going on a canopy tour. I had passed several places with too...
MalenaN Says: I ate at the restaurant at Posada del Arte together with a nice family from California. The restaurant is small and has a cosy atmosphere. They serve well made Ecuadorian, international and vegetarian dishes . The trout with shrimps that I had was very good , and everyone...
Around the town: Lots of nightlife!!!
malianrob Says: Because I had my daughter with me we didnt go into any bars but there are tons of them. There are also many people walking around in the streets of Banos at night. Most are tourist just checking out the town. I felt very safe here and the atmosphere at night is very festive....
The Leprechaun: THE place to be on a Banos night
Kindra Says: While the inside of this bar is a typical dark, disco-ball lit, two-story dance floor with blasting music and lots of drinks and young dumb travelers, it is unique for having a fabulous back patio that is alight with a big bonfire, bar and plenty of spaces for chilling with...
MalenaN Says: The terminal in Puyo is situated about a kilometre from the city centre along the road to Baños. As I was arriving to Puyo by bicycle from Baños and stopped at the terminal I never saw the centre of Puyo. I arrived at 17.00 and the next bus to Baños was leaving half an hour...
MalenaN Says: I came to the bus terminal in Baños after 10.30 and at 10.40 there was a bus leaving for Quito. I went into the office and bought a ticket and as always I got a seat number. The ticket was $2 (July 2011). I put my big backpack by my feet, by the window, and my small daypack...
MalenaN Says: By the bus terminal (on Amazonas) and on Martinez, on the way to the baths, there are several sugarcane stalls where you can buy jugo de caña, pieces of sugarcane to chew on and many other sweet things. On the main street, Ambato, there are several shops also selling sweet...
El Cade: Tagua, vegetal ivory - La Tagua, l'ivoire vegetal
Maillekeul Says: The shop is also the "factory" of Alberto. A small factory, but great products, mainly in Tagua (this white vegetal ivory), or also in colourful grains... You may ask him whatever you want to be built in Tagua, he will do it for you !Cette petite boutique est aussi l'"usine"...
elsadran Says: As I am not too fussy and prefer to keep my mind calm and my face unwrinkled... especially on vacation, I am usually quite or very happy with tours. But this one left me really disappointed and I have to warn you. The worst is that in response to my complaints they only said...
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Nice place ! - Adventure, nice Hotel a good food. Wonderfull & interesting people. Good place to spend a few days.
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