Baños de Agua Santa Ecuador
Baños de Agua Santa is located in a valley with waterfalls and hot springs next to the Tungurahua volcano with a height of 5,016 meters, only 180 km from Quito and 35 km from Ambato. The city is surrounded by beautiful rivers including the spectacular Rio Pastaza that serves as the setting for adventure sports.
Baños de Agua Santa, a paradise, is the gateway to the Ecuadorian Amazon, with lush vegetation worthy of admiration of all who visit this beautiful town.
Baños has an altitude of 1,826 meters and has an average temperature of 20 ° C. The city invites you to relax in thermal pools and spas, adventure for the whole family or extreme sports such as rafting, climbing, canyoning, trekking or jump swing.
Baños has incredible attractions, the principal, the Tungurahua volcano, the majesty of this mountain encouraged mountaineering enthusiasts of all countries to conquer its summit, now the volcano is in eruption process which is reason for visiting many tourists who are attracted by the beautiful spectacle, especially at night.
Few cities have the grace to have unique landscapes of unique beauty, which combines the 4 natural elements fire in the belly of the volcano Tungurahua, wind currents blowing from the Amazon, Water, breathtaking waterfalls, rivers and hot springs and earth, of the most generous Bathrooms have made a powerhouse ecotourism destination and ideal for rest and relaxation.
The hot water pools, is another attraction of the city, and for those who enjoy adventure, a tour of the Falls Road, will enjoy the natural beauty, in which water is the undisputed star . More than 60 are the waterfalls that you can visit, among them include that of Agnes Mary of Pailón del Diablo or Mantle of the Bride, which are three of the most visited in the area.
Main tourist attractions in Baños de Agua Santa
Basilica de la Reina del Rosario de Agua Santa
Those who visit Baños de Agua Santa, can not leave without visiting the Basilica de la Reina del Rosario de Agua Santa, no doubt for all the inhabitants of Baños, is the most important architectural infrastructure of the county, this artistic work defied time and history and it was in 1944 when construction was finally completed. The Virgen de Agua Santa is attributed many miracles, his devotees have witnessed through hundreds of offerings found inside the Sanctuary.
El Pailon del Diablo waterfall
The Pailón del Diablos is a huge waterfall, located 30 minutes from the town of Baños, on the road to Puyo (Pastaza), in Rio Verde. Considered one of the biggest attractions in the area, his name is similar to the formation of a pan and also when viewed from the suspension bridge can be seen in the rock face of the devil.
Manto de la Novia waterfall
In the Manto de la Novia will find the harmonious sound of nature, lush vegetation and crystal clear water that gives this beautiful waterfall. Located 12 km from Baños, before Green River is the ideal place to take a break and get away from the routine of the city. It is the only waterfall in the country located in the urban area and can be seen from anywhere in the city, next to this are the thermas of the Virgin.
Machay waterfall
The Machay is the most remote waterfall of the route of the cascades and it can reached by bus or bicycle that you can rent in town. The Cascade, 45 meters high, is reached by descending some stairs and following a path with a diverse flora and fauna.
