Baños Travel Guide

 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:  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... 

 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... 

 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.... 

 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... 

 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...