2-Day-Itinerary Banos de Agua Santa, Ecuador, Banos de Agua Santa, Ecuador

If you’re in Ecuador and looking for an adventure (or at the very least, a very lively weekend), I recommend a visit to Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador.

This jungle mountain town is named for its thermal baths. Each day, hundreds of locals and travelers flock to these healing mineral waters to enjoy their soothing benefits.

But Baños, Ecuador isn’t just about relaxation. It’s quickly earning a reputation as the adventure capital of the country.

Here, you can whitewater raft, swing from jungle trees, go canyoning, and even zip line across 2 kilometers of rainforest canopy.

And between adrenaline rushes, Baños offers plenty of other leisure opportunities. You can enjoy waterfall views, volcano tours, a luxury spa day, and great food and wine.

To help you decide what to do while in Baños, Ecuador, I’ve put together this 2-day itinerary, complete with a list of can’t miss activities.

The best rafting in the area surrounding Baños is, hands down, the Pastaza River. This river is actually pretty famous within the Ecuadorian rafting scene. It winds its way between Llanganates Park and Sangay volcano through miles of Amazon rainforest. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).