Tungurahua district, Ecuador

Places to visit near Baños

Baños is a town in Tungurahua district, Ecuador, home to about 9,501 people. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit — 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 waterfalls, 12 forts & heritage and 5 caves. The must-see places are Termas de La Virgen (1 km), Cascada de la Virgen (1 km) and Cascada de Agoyan, Baños, Ecuador (8 km).

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Baños, Ecuador
Baños, Tungurahua district, Ecuador. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Baños at a glance

Location
Tungurahua district, Ecuador
Population
about 9,501
Coordinates
1.3970° S, 78.4229° W
Places within 50 km
119 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves

Top places to visit near Baños

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Baños: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Baños

114 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Baños. The closest is Antena (2 km); the best-known is Tungurahua Volcano (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Baños

67 waterfalls within 100 km of Baños. The closest is Church of the Virgin of the Holy Water (1 km); the best-known is Termas de La Virgen (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Baños

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Baños. The closest is Monumento al Labrador (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Baños

15 caves within 100 km of Baños. The closest is Cueva de Los Murcielagos (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Baños

9 museums within 100 km of Baños. The closest is Casa de Montalvo (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Baños

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Baños. The closest is Laguna Pisayambo (43 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Baños

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Baños
  2. 1 km Termas de La Virgen · waterfall, Tungurahua
  3. 1 km Cascada de la Virgen · waterfall, Tungurahua
  4. 7 km Cascada de Agoyan, Baños, Ecuador · waterfall, Tungurahua
  5. 5 km Cascada Manto de la Novia · waterfall, Tungurahua
  6. 17 km Tungurahua Volcano · viewpoint, Tungurahua
  7. 10 km Back to Baños

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From travellers near Baños

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How to reach Baños

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    Within 15 km of Baños

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Baños by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints43114Antena (2 km)
    Waterfalls3767Church of the Virgin of the Holy Water (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1228Monumento al Labrador (26 km)
    Caves515Cueva de Los Murcielagos (12 km)
    Museums59Casa de Montalvo (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs39Laguna Pisayambo (43 km)
    Churches38Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Elevation (36 km)
    Other attractions57Tourist Info (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Ecozoológico San Martín (2 km)
    Parks33Parque Palomino Flores (1 km)
    Beaches & coast02Pista de 4x4 (58 km)

    Baños: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Baños?

    Termas de La Virgen (waterfall, about 1 km), Cascada de la Virgen (waterfall, about 1 km), Cascada de Agoyan, Baños, Ecuador (waterfall, about 8 km), Tungurahua Volcano (viewpoint, about 10 km), Cascada Manto de la Novia (waterfall, about 12 km), Cascada el Pailón del Diablo(dueño el Walter) (waterfall, about 18 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Baños?

    119 places on Spotwander: 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 waterfalls, 12 forts & heritage, 5 caves, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Baños?

    Antena, about 2 km by road; Mirador (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Baños?

    Church of the Virgin of the Holy Water, about 1 km by road; Salón del Reino Testigos de Jehová Union Cascadas (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Baños?

    Monumento al Labrador, about 26 km by road; Cementerio de Penipe (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Baños?

    Start in Baños, visit Termas de La Virgen, then Cascada de la Virgen, then Cascada de Agoyan, Baños, Ecuador, then Cascada Manto de la Novia, then Tungurahua Volcano, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Baños?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves.

    Towns near Baños

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Baños’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Baños on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.