Watervallen in Baños de Agua Santa

Waterfalls & Nature

Baños de Agua Santa serves as the gateway to the Amazon, where the Pastaza River carves through the Andes to create the 'Ruta de las Cascadas.' This collection features the iconic 80-meter Pailón del Diablo and the urban Cascada de la Virgen, alongside remote high-altitude lagoons in the Sangay and Llanganates National Parks. These sites showcase unique geological formations, from basaltic canyons to glacial lakes, offering insight into Ecuador's diverse hydrological landscape.

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Pailón del diablo

Massive 80-meter waterfall on the Pastaza River featuring a steep stone staircase and suspension bridges that lead to the 'Devil's Cauldron' viewpoint.

Cascada Encanto del Rocío de Machay

Located at the end of the Machay River trail, this waterfall features natural swimming pools surrounded by cloud forest vegetation.

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Cascada de la Virgen

A prominent waterfall located at the edge of the town center, situated directly next to the Termas de la Virgen thermal baths.

Higueron

Riverside park area located along the canyon of the Pastaza River.

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Agoyán

The Agoyán waterfall is a waterfall outside of Baños de Agua Santa in Ecuador. It is part of the hydroelectric sources of Ecuador.

Waterfall del Silencio (1)

A secluded waterfall accessible via a short hiking trail near the town of Baños.

Waterfall el Silencio (2)

Secondary waterfall in the Silencio area, known for its quiet, forested surroundings.

Cascada Ines María

Situated near the San Martín bridge, this waterfall flows through a narrow basaltic rock canyon formed by ancient volcanic activity.

San Pedro waterfall

A 50-meter waterfall often viewed by crossing the Pastaza River canyon in a traditional 'tarabita' or cable car.

Parque de la Famila

Recreational park featuring agro-ecological gardens, trout ponds, and viewpoints overlooking the Agoyán hydroelectric dam.

Laguna Minza Chico

High-altitude lagoon in Sangay National Park, reached via a multi-day trek through the paramo ecosystem.

Laguna El Cable

Remote alpine lake located within the rugged terrain of the Llanganates National Park.

Laguna de Soguillas

High-altitude lake in the Llanganates mountain range, part of a protected wetland system.

Laguna Aucacocha

Glacial lagoon in the Llanganates National Park, an area historically linked to the legend of the hidden Inca treasure of Rumiñahui.