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The town is small and easy-going, with a basilica, a busy main street of tour agencies and taffy makers, and the thermal baths that give it its name. Above it all is Tungurahua, an active volcano that erupted on and off for years until the mid-2010s.\r\n\r\nThe surroundings are the reason to come. The road east towards Puyo, the Ruta de las Cascadas, follows the Pastaza river past dozens of waterfalls, the most famous being the Pail\u00f3n del Diablo. Canyoning, rafting, ziplining, mountain biking and bridge jumping are all sold in town at low prices, and the Casa del \u00c1rbol swing hangs over the valley high above.\r\n\r\nGive Ba\u00f1os three days: one for the waterfall road by bike, one for canyoning or rafting, and one for the swing, the hot springs and a rest. It is one of the best value adventure bases in South America, and the climate is mild all year.","hw_hub_city_facts":"Language | Spanish\r\nCurrency | US dollar. Bring small notes\r\nAltitude | Around 1,800m\r\nFrom Quito | Bus, about 3 hours 30 minutes\r\nGetting around | On foot, bike and local buses\r\nEmergency | 911\r\nTap water | Drink bottled or purified water\r\nTipping | 10% is often included on the bill\r\nHow long to stay | Three days\r\nBest months | Any. 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It is mostly downhill, with tunnels where cyclists take a side track, and stops at waterfalls and cable cars over the gorge. The highlight is the Pail\u00f3n del Diablo, a thundering waterfall reached by a short walk and a set of steps that take you right behind the water. Ride as far as R\u00edo Verde, around 18 km, then catch a truck or bus back with your bike.\r\n\r\nCanyoning down waterfalls and rafting on the Pastaza are the classic adventures; choose agencies with good reviews and proper equipment. The Casa del \u00c1rbol, a tree house with a swing over the valley, is reached by bus or a steep hike, and has views of Tungurahua on clear days.\r\n\r\nThe thermal baths in town, including the Piscina de la Virgen below a waterfall, are cheap and busy with locals. Go early in the morning or in the evening. The basilica, with paintings of the miracles attributed to the Virgin of the Holy Water, is worth a look.","hw_hub_city_do_points":"Ruta de las Cascadas | Bike past waterfalls to the Pail\u00f3n del Diablo\r\nCanyoning and rafting | Cheap, with good agencies\r\nCasa del \u00c1rbol | The swing over the valley\r\nHot springs | Early morning or evening","hw_hub_city_do_tag":"things-to-do","hw_hub_city_do_more":"All things to do in Ba\u00f1os","hw_hub_city_free_title":"And what it costs nothing to do","hw_hub_city_free_body":"The hiking trails around town are free. Steep paths climb to viewpoints above Ba\u00f1os, including the Virgen statue and the Bellavista cross, with views over the town and valley.\r\n\r\nThe basilica is free to visit, and watching the taffy makers pull melcocha on wooden pegs in their shop doorways is one of the town's sights.\r\n\r\nThe waterfall road can be walked or cycled without paying, though the cable cars and the Pail\u00f3n del Diablo have small fees.","hw_hub_city_free_points":"Viewpoint hikes | Steep trails above town\r\nBasilica | Paintings of miracles\r\nTaffy makers | Melcocha pulled in the doorways\r\nWaterfall road | Free to ride; some sights charge","hw_hub_city_free_tag":"free","hw_hub_city_free_more":"All free things to do in Ba\u00f1os","hw_hub_city_food_title":"Eating and drinking","hw_hub_city_food_body":"Melcocha, a sugar-cane taffy, is the town's speciality, and you will see it being made all along the main street. Sugar-cane juice and guarapo, freshly pressed, are sold at stalls.\r\n\r\nThe market has cheap almuerzos and fresh juices, and the town has plenty of international restaurants and caf\u00e9s for travellers. Cuy, roast guinea pig, is a highland speciality served in some places.\r\n\r\nMany hostels have kitchens, and supermarkets are easy to find.","hw_hub_city_food_points":"Melcocha | Sugar-cane taffy\r\nMarket almuerzo | The cheapest lunch\r\nSugar-cane juice | Pressed at stalls\r\nCuy | Roast guinea pig, if you dare","hw_hub_city_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_city_food_more":"All food guides for Ba\u00f1os","hw_hub_city_nightlife_title":"Going out","hw_hub_city_nightlife_body":"Ba\u00f1os has a small but fun nightlife, mostly along the Calle Eloy Alfaro, with bars, salsa and a few clubs that are busiest at weekends.\r\n\r\nHostel bars are where travellers meet, and a chiva, a party bus, sometimes runs up to viewpoints at night.\r\n\r\nMost people keep it low-key between adventures.","hw_hub_city_nightlife_points":"Calle Eloy Alfaro | Bars and clubs\r\nHostel bars | Where travellers meet\r\nWeekends | Busiest nights\r\nChivas | Party buses to viewpoints","hw_hub_city_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_city_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for Ba\u00f1os","hw_hub_city_transport_title":"Getting around","hw_hub_city_transport_body":"The town is small and walkable. Local buses run along the waterfall road and up to the Casa del \u00c1rbol, and taxis are cheap. Bikes are rented everywhere.\r\n\r\nBuses from Quito's Quitumbe terminal take around three and a half hours, and from Latacunga around two. Puyo, the gateway to the Amazon, is around an hour and a half away.\r\n\r\nThe nearest airport with regular flights is Quito.","hw_hub_city_transport_points":"On foot | The whole town\r\nBikes | For the waterfall road\r\nFrom Quito | Bus, about 3 hours 30 minutes\r\nTo Puyo | Bus, about 1 hour 30 minutes","hw_hub_city_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_city_transport_more":"All transport guides for Ba\u00f1os","hw_hub_city_money_title":"What Ba\u00f1os costs","hw_hub_city_money_body":"Ba\u00f1os is one of the cheapest places in Ecuador. Dorm beds start around \u20ac6, with well-rated hostels from \u20ac7 to \u20ac12. Almuerzos cost a few euros.\r\n\r\nActivities are the main expense, and are very good value: bike hire, canyoning, rafting and the swing are all cheap by international standards. Compare agencies, as prices vary.\r\n\r\nEcuador uses the US dollar. Bring small notes.","hw_hub_city_money_points":"Dorm bed | Around \u20ac6\u201312\r\nBike hire | Cheap for a day\r\nCanyoning and rafting | Good value\r\nSmall notes | Bring them","hw_hub_city_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_city_money_more":"All budget guides for Ba\u00f1os","hw_hub_city_safety_title":"Safety and scams","hw_hub_city_safety_body":"Ba\u00f1os is relaxed and generally safe. Take normal care with your belongings.\r\n\r\nAdventure activities are the main risk. Book with well-reviewed agencies, check the equipment and ask about insurance. Wear a helmet on the bike, and take the side tracks around the road tunnels.\r\n\r\nTungurahua is an active volcano, monitored by Ecuador's Instituto Geof\u00edsico; follow any local alerts. In an emergency, call 911.","hw_hub_city_safety_points":"Emergency | 911\r\nAgencies | Choose well-reviewed operators\r\nCycling | Helmet, and avoid the tunnels\r\nVolcano | Follow local alerts","hw_hub_city_safety_tag":"safety","hw_hub_city_safety_more":"All safety guides for Ba\u00f1os","hw_hub_city_trips_title":"Worth leaving town for","hw_hub_city_trips_intro":"Waterfalls, the Amazon and the high Andes.","hw_hub_city_trips":"Pail\u00f3n del Diablo | About 1 hour by bike | Bike or bus along the waterfall road | A huge waterfall you can walk behind. |  | 1306362\nCasa del \u00c1rbol | About 30 minutes | Bus or a steep hike | The swing over the valley, with Tungurahua views on clear days. |  | 1306366\nPuyo and the Amazon | About 1 hour 30 minutes | Bus | The gateway to the rainforest, with jungle tours and an animal rescue centre. |  | 1306346\nQuilotoa Loop | About 2 hours to Latacunga | Bus | Highland villages and a crater lake. Base yourself in Latacunga. |  | 1306348","hw_hub_city_trips_tag":"day-trips","hw_hub_city_trips_more":"All day trips from Ba\u00f1os","hw_hub_city_season_title":"When to go","hw_hub_city_season_intro":"Ba\u00f1os is mild all year, with rain possible in any month. The weather is wetter from April to July, when the waterfalls are at their most powerful.","hw_hub_city_season_note":"Average highs, rounded. Rain showers come and go quickly.","hw_hub_city_season_rows":"January | 22 | 4 | Holidays. Mixed weather\r\nFebruary | 22 | 4 | Carnaval crowds\r\nMarch | 22 | 3 | Mixed\r\nApril | 21 | 2 | Wetter. Big waterfalls\r\nMay | 21 | 2 | Wet\r\nJune | 20 | 3 | Wet. Rafting is good\r\nJuly | 20 | 4 | Wet. Holidays\r\nAugust | 20 | 4 | Drier, busy\r\nSeptember | 21 | 3 | Drier\r\nOctober | 22 | 3 | Pleasant. Pilgrimage season\r\nNovember | 22 | 3 | Pleasant\r\nDecember | 22 | 4 | Town anniversary and holidays","hw_hub_city_events_title":"What is on while you are there","hw_hub_city_events_intro":"Pilgrimages, the town's anniversary and holiday crowds.","hw_hub_city_events_source":"manual","hw_hub_city_events_count":"8","hw_hub_city_events_cache":"24","hw_hub_city_events_cta_label":"All events in Barcelona","hw_hub_city_events_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/events\/europe\/spain\/barcelona\/","hw_hub_city_events":"Virgen del Agua Santa | October | Basilica | Pilgrims and processions for the town's patron Virgin. |  | \nCantonizaci\u00f3n de Ba\u00f1os | Mid-December | Across town | The town's anniversary, with parades, music and fireworks. |  | \nCarnaval | February | Across town | Water fights and big crowds from across Ecuador. |  | ","hw_hub_city_budget_title":"What your trip will cost","hw_hub_city_budget_intro":"Per night, for one person, based on Ba\u00f1os prices.","hw_hub_city_budget_note":"Treat these as a guide. Canyoning, rafting and Amazon tours cost extra.","hw_hub_city_budget_rows":"Shoestring | 7 | 8 | 2 | 8\r\nMiddle of the road | 12 | 14 | 4 | 20\r\nComfortable | 25 | 25 | 8 | 40","hw_hub_city_budget_currency":"\u20ac","hw_hub_city_hostels_title":"Where to stay","hw_hub_city_hostels_intro":"The highest-rated hostels in Ba\u00f1os, straight from Hostelworld. 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