Nature and waterfalls in Baños

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Baños de Agua Santa sits at the gateway to the Amazon, centered around the active Tungurahua volcano. This collection highlights the town's geothermal heritage, featuring thermal baths like El Salado and Termas de la Virgen, which are heated by volcanic activity. The list includes natural landmarks such as the Cascada de la Virgen and Ines María waterfalls, alongside elevated viewpoints and extreme swings that provide direct lines of sight to the volcanic crater and the Pastaza River canyon.

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Cascada de la Virgen

Natural waterfall located within the town limits, cascading down the mountainside directly behind the thermal bath complex.

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Monumento a la Virgen

Statue and viewpoint overlooking the town center, accessible via a steep walking trail with stone stairs.

Termas de La Virgen

Public thermal facility featuring multiple pools of varying temperatures, situated at the base of the Cascada de la Virgen.

Balneario El Salado

Thermal baths located alongside the Bascún River, offering mineral-rich pools heated by the Tungurahua volcano.

Cascada Ines María

Waterfall on the Pastaza River located near the western entrance of the town, featuring a drop into a narrow rocky gorge.

Columpio Extremo y mirador

High-altitude swing and observation platform providing panoramic views of the valley and surrounding Andean landscape.

Viewpoint of Banos

Elevated observation point offering a clear view of the town's layout and the surrounding mountain peaks.

Mirador La Cruz Bellavista

Hiking destination marked by a large cross, providing views of the town and the Tungurahua volcano.

Vulcano Tungurahua

Observation point focused on the 5,023-meter active stratovolcano known for its frequent eruptive activity.

Río Pastaza

Major waterway flowing through a deep canyon, known for whitewater rafting and dramatic basalt rock formations.

Piscinas De La Virgen

Public hot springs complex featuring mineral pools with varying temperatures, located at the foot of a natural waterfall.

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