
Located in a valley of waterfalls and hot winds in the province of Tungurahua, Baños has become an interesting destination for international travelers seeking a temperate climate all year round. It has a small-town atmosphere, and is the starting point for exploring outdoors Ecuador. Four hours by bus from Quito, Baños offers adventure sports such as trekking, horse-trekking, canoeing, mountain climbing and mountain bike. It also offers easy access to Riobamba, the nearby capital of the Province of Chimborazo; likewise, it is the starting point of an exciting train trip that will take us to the coast or to Puyo, one of the entry points to the Amazon River. Baños is also an excellent place to learn Spanish, as its population is famous for good pronunciation.
The most complete tourist destination of Ecuador
Distances from:
| Guayaquil | 288Km. | 179 miles | (5 hours) |
| Quito | 176Km. | 109 miles | (3 hours) |
| Cuenca | 309Km. | 192 miles | (6 hours) |
Altitude: 1820 m 5970 ft
Temperature: 18º - 22º C 64º – 68º F
Climate: Template