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Water Activities · Baños de Agua Santa, Tungurahua
Follow the Pastaza from the volcanic shoulders of the Andes through basalt canyons and thunderous falls. Raft Class III–IV+ rapids, climb basalt walls, and explore the ‘‘Avenue of the Waterfalls’’ on a high-adrenal day trip based in Baños.
Read the story →Land Adventures · Baños de Agua Santa, Tungurahua Province
Baños sits at the seam of the Andes and the Amazon, a compact town built for big days—bike the Ruta de las Cascadas, swing over a green abyss, and soak under Tungurahua’s watch. This is Ecuador’s accessible adventure base, with routes for first-timers, families, and seasoned thrill-seekers alike.
Read the story →Climbing Mountaineering · Baños de Agua Santa, Tungurahua
In just four hours from Baños, learn movement on volcanic basalt in the San Martín Canyon—top-ropes, friendly routes, and a sharp intro to Ecuadorian climbing beneath Tungurahua.
Read the story →Water Activities · Baños de Agua Santa, Tungurahua
Just beyond the pastel storefronts and sugar-cane taffy of Baños, a narrow ravine pulls you into a world of rushing water and slick volcanic rock. Guided canyoning at Chamana Falls is the Andean reboot you didn’t know you needed: approachable, thrilling, and soaked in the mist of Sangay National Park.
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