Baños: The Gateway to the Amazon

Baños (Baths in Spanish) takes its name from the thermal waters that surround the city and that are heated by the Tungurahua; a volcano that has been in constant activity for the past years and that can be spotted from this small town that lies at its feet...
An amazing sight when you see it erupting; something really common during this century!!

Easily accessible from Quito through the Avenue of the Volcanoes, and from other towns, “The Gateway to the Amazon” as it is also known, is the most visited and touristy city in its province; maybe due to its natural attractions such as rivers and waterfalls or because it has an interesting and varied nightlife that never stops!!

Hiking, biking, canopy, rafting, are just some of the many outdoor activities that this lively small town has to offer to its adventurous visitors, who are looking for a unique experience full of nature and fun.