Things to do in Tungurahua Province

Explore Baños de Agua Santa on a day trip from Quito, a town nestled in Ecuador's Tungurahua province, renowned as a tourist haven. Unwind at the famed hot springs, abundant in mineral goodness. Witness the dynamic Tungurahua Volcano, enhancing the already dramatic scenery. Visit renowned waterfalls like Pailon del Diablo and Cascada de Agoyan. Discover the iconic Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Agua Santa. Swing at the End of the World at Casa del Árbol for a panoramic valley view. Baños de Agua Santa beckons nature lovers and explorers, offering breathtaking adventures in a picturesque setting.

Our adventure starts leaving Quito from your accommodation and on the way we will observe the great amount of volcanoes located in the Andes Mountains, such as Cayambe Volcano, Antisana Volcano, Pasochoa Volcano and many more. The Panamericana will be our way to Cotopaxi National Park, and we will make a stop at the Romerillos Viewpoint to see the Corazón Volcano and the Illinizas Volcanoes, as well as to take pictures with ALPACAS. At the entry to Cotopaxi National Park, we will have the opportunity to acclimatize with the famous Coca Tea and observe the handicrafts and ponchos. We will enter the Cotopaxi National Park, where we will be able to take many pictures with the Volcano at an altitude of 4000 meters above sea level, on the way it will be possible to see the Spectacled Bear, the Condor, wild horses, deer and many native birds. We continue to the Limpiopungo Lagoon, a lagoon located in the middle of three volcanoes to observe the nature of the National Park and hike to take some excellent pictures. Then we return to the city of Quito. The Cotopaxi volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and the second highest in Ecuador, second only to Chimborazo. It is an almost perfect snow-capped cone and is, together with the Galapagos, the greatest symbol of the natural geography of the country. Due to its beauty and characteristics, the Cotopaxi volcano is one of the most visited places in continental Ecuador, and the possibility of reaching its summit represents a longed-for dream for countless mountaineers from all over the world.

Explore Baños, the adventure capital of Ecuador. Get to know stunning places such as Cotopaxi Volcano as well as the Quilotoa Lagoon - an unbelievable turquoise lake in the caldera of an active volcano. Once in Baños, enjoy a number of wonderful activities set against a beautiful backdrop of waterfalls and tropical greenery. This short tour makes for a great escape from Quito. Day 1: Quito - Cotopaxi - Quilotoa - Baños Get picked up from your hostel or hotel in Quito to begin the trip to Baños. You will stop along the way for a quick breakfast before arriving in Cotopaxi. Observe the stunning Cotopaxi Volcano, one of the country's most famous sights. Visit the Toachi River Canyon lookout point with some free time to enjoy the amazing landscape of Quilotoa Crater Lake. Depart for Baños and visit the famous "Swing at the End of the World" at La Casa del Árbol. Take in an amazing view of the gorgeous mountain landscapes. Enjoy a free evening to explore some of the local attractions. Feel free to visit the nearby thermal baths which gave Baños its name and go for a relaxing dip in these healing pools. Stay overnight in Baños.  Day 2: Baños - Quito Spend the morning exploring Baños at your leisure. Then, get picked up at Juan Montalvo Park to begin the day's activities. Ride a cable car over the Pastaza River and experience 360-degree views of waterfalls, mountains, and beautiful jungle landscapes. Visit the stunning Devil's Cauldron (Pailón del Diablo) Waterfall. Return to Baños for free time. Around 4:30 pm, get ready to get back to Quito, arriving around 7:30 pm for drop off at your hotel/hostel.

This is a short 1-day trip to Baños, considered the adventure capital of Ecuador, on the tour you will visit the route of the waterfalls, the Pailón del Diablo, and the Tree House, and you will have time to do extreme activities and get to know the city of Baños. Enjoy the journey from Quito to Baños along the Avenue of Volcanos If you are lucky, you will have the opportunity to observe the second-highest volcano in Ecuador, and if the weather permits we will make a stop to photograph the Cotopaxi volcano. We will arrive early in Baños and we will start the tour on the Route of the Waterfalls, you will travel in a cable car on the Pastaza River to obtain extraordinary panoramic views of waterfalls, mountains, and beautiful jungle landscapes in Baños. We will visit the impressive Pailón del Diablo waterfall (The Devil's Cauldron). We will go up to the "Swing at the End of the World" in La Casa del Arbol, from where you can see the epic mountain of the Tungurahua volcano. You will have free time to do extreme activities such as canopy, Tibetan bridge, extreme swing, and many more. Take a short walk to explore the city of Baños. Return to Quito, direct drop-off at your hotel/hostel in Quito.

Experience the thrill of white water rafting on the Pastaza River in Baños. Navigate the rapids with an expert guide and enjoy a delicious lunch after your adventure. Meet your guide at the meeting point and receive all the necessary equipment for your rafting tour. Then, take a short drive to the river, passing by different waterfalls on the way. When you arrive at the river, receive a safety briefing and start your rafting adventure. Paddle through Class III-IV and IV+ rapids and soak up the beautiful scenery that's only accessible from the river. After your rafting adventure, finish the trip in Topo, where your driver will be waiting for you. Enjoy a delicious lunch before heading back to Baños.

Gain insight into an indigenous community that you likely wouldn’t be able to access alone during a full-day jungle excursion from Baños. Immerse yourself in the culture, something few travelers get to experience, by sampling a typical drink, watching a traditional dance, and more. Plus, learn more about traditional jungle plants from your bilingual guide than you could alone. Start your day with a walk in the jungle, followed by a visit to the Holavida Waterfall where you can swim. Next, take a 20-minute canoe ride down the river. Afterward, visit an indigenous community where you can see some domesticated animals. Pay a small fee to enter the community. Then, head to a viewpoint where you can see all the jungle around you and enjoy a big swing. Finally, visit a chocolate factory to see how chocolate is made from cacao beans. The order of activities may differ.

TOURS ONE DAY IN BAÑOS - PAILON DEL DIABLO & ROUTE OF THE WATERFALLS : MANO DE DIOS : CASA DEL ARBOL DOES NOT INCLUDE: INCOME TO ANY TOURIST ATTRACTION, NOR ACTIVITIES, NOR EXTREME SPORTS ON THE ROUTE.... IF YOU WISH TO DO OR ENTER YOU HAVE TO PAY YOURSELF IN THE SECTOR we make the tours to all the tourist places ...... INCLUDES Transportation and Specialized tour guide to give you information....⁉️⁉️ ✅✔ 10:30 Cascades Route (Pailon del Diablo) ✅✔️Hidroeléctrica ✅✔️Agoyan ✅✔️Cascada of Agoyan ✅✔️Túneles ✅✔️Casa of Agoyan Machines. ✅✔️Canopys ✅✔️La Face of Christ on a Rock. ✅✔️Cascada Heaven's Gate. ✅✔️Deportes Extremes ✅✔️Cascada of the Bride's Mantle ✅✔️Tarabitas ✅✔️Cascada of St. George ✔️Pueblo of Rio Verde ✔️La famous Cascada del PAILÓN DEL DIABLO waterfall. ✅✔️Fábrica of Melcocha ✅✔ 14:00 HAND OF GOD. - ✅✔️ Mirador la mano de dios - ✅✔️ Extreme Swing - ✅✔️ Rancho ojo del volcán - ✅✔️ Hiking the trails - ✅✔️ Casa del duende ✅✔ 16:00 Casa del Arbol (Swing at the end of the world). - ✅✔️ Tree House. - ✅✔️ Swing at the end of the world. - ✅✔️ Canopy 100 meters - ✅✔️ Adam and Eve Swing - ✅✔️ Selfy in Baños letters END OF TOURS

we will pick you up from the meeting point(Hostal Transilvania), It is only 15-20 minutes ride to Puntzan Canopy, we will arrive and start the activity. We will cross 6 zip lines cables, total of 2 km of a zipline ride in the air. This is a special adventure that you should not miss. The Canopy in Puntzan is an outdoor activity, perfect even for a whole family. In our Ziplining circuit, you will enjoy an unforgettable adventure crossing from one mountain to another. you will get bird's eye views of the rainforest during six high adrenaline zipline rides.

Go where cars can’t on a horseback riding experience in Baños. Rather than sticking to the beaten path, go off-road into the countryside and see parts of the area that most visitors miss. Plus, a small group limited to only 10 other travelers ensures you enjoy personalized attention. Start your trip at the meeting point, then walk to the starting point of the trip. Go to look at Tungurahua volcano on an ecological trail up to reach a sector called Nahuazo in which you would be able to observe the different vegetation typical to this area. Upon reaching Nahuazo, see a source of sparkling mineral water flowing from the ground, ruins of past Tungurahua volcano eruptions, sulfur, and volcanic rocks. The trip is one hour one way and one hour back.

To start our adventure, the meeting point is at our office at 9 am, the tour will take place in our private vehicle, on the way you can see the route of the waterfalls. -Our first stop will be the Mira Mera viewpoint, whose name honors the canton that will welcome you to the Amazon region. -We continue the canoe ride for 20 minutes until we reach the place where we will taste a delicious lunch, to recharge energy, we have 4 options to taste as: Chicken Meat Maito de Pescado (fish that has been cooked in the bijao leaves found in the forest). Vegetables In the afternoon we will have a 1 hour walk into the jungle, our specialized tour guide will give us information about plants and trees of the Amazon until we arrive at the Hola Vida waterfall, here you can swim and enjoy its crystalline waters. -Our next point is to visit the indigenous community Coto Cocha, they will make us participate in a traditional dance, the use of the blowgun and their museum where they are the crafts that they make in case you wish to purchase them you can do it. -We move to the Indichuris viewpoint where you will witness a beautiful sunset surrounded by vines, hammocks, swings, the jungle and the imposing Pastaza River in the background. -We finish our tour visiting a local house and we will be part of the elaboration of organic chocolate, and return to Baños de Agua Santa.