Place to see: Banos, Baños, Ecuador

Willy's Horse

Willy's Horse by Jamie Bloomquist

Volcan Tungurahua smokes in the background. Local girl with Willy (bottom right), who is an outdoor guide in Banos.

Willy's Horse
Streets of Banos
The cross on the hill
Banos Doorway

About this place:

Banos is where Ecuadorians go to relax. Banos means ‘baths’ which refers to their thermal springs that very popular with locals and tourists. The elevation is much easier on the lungs, but the views are still spectacular. Because of this, Banos is ideal for hiking, biking, horse riding and river-rafting. The local volcano Tungurahua (Little Hell) erupted in 1999 and still puffs smoke today, but Banos has fully recovered.

Postcards about Banos:

  • Jamie Bloomquist

    8 February 2008
    From:
    Jamie Bloomquist

    This is a great place to experience the outdoors, hit a coffee shop, visit a pena (local music) bar, then recover after a dip in the hot springs. Willie Navarette at Cafe Higueron is a recommended outdoor guide for this area. The city is very tranquillo (laid back) compared to Quito and is fairly safe at night.

Baños, Provincia del Azuay, EC

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Discovered by Jamie Bloomquist
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