Baños is a city in eastern Tungurahua Province, in central Ecuador. Baños is the second most populous city in Tungurahua, after Ambato, the capital, and a major touristic center. It is known as the "Gateway to the Amazon," as it is located on the Pastaza River in the Amazon River basin, and has a newly paved road to Puyo.

City parks include Cerro Hermoso, National Park Los Llanganates, and Baños Zoo. La Basílica de la Reina del Rosario de Agua Santa is a major church. Nearby waterfalls include Virgen de Agua Santa, Inés María, Agoyan, El Manto de la Novia and Pailón del Diablo.

Tours Unlimited is a leading company offering personalized service to international tourists. For 15 years, it has contributed to the development and promotion of all Ecuador’s four regions. We invite you to come and enjoy Cotopaxi, 8 out of 10 of our clients and visitors has given an “excellent” rating to our tours dedicated to discover Cotopaxi and its surroundings.

We will offer a punctual, courteous and professional service adjusted to your individual needs with the objective of showing the magic of Ecuador in a safe, fun and responsible way. All of our guides are bilingual fully prepared to give you the most complete information about the local culture, history and geography; 9 out of 10 of our clients and visitors has given an “excellent” rating to our guides. If you don’t believe us, check out some of our clients’ testimonials:

“Really enjoyed our day trip to Cotopaxi. Guide was very informative and made us very welcome. Beautiful countryside!” Dermot Geochecan, USA

“Excellent tour guide. Very willing to stop for pictures, shopping. Rodrigo spoke English fluently. Very informative and interesting! We highly recommend this tour.” Terry Kuczeruk, USA

“We really enjoyed the trip to Cotopaxi. The driver and guide were very professional, polite and helpful. The service was magnificent and we will refer our friends. Great service! Thank you Andrew and Nicolas!!” Lisa Turner, USA

Itinerary

Day 1: 7am pickup from hotel, stopping for breakfast at colonial hacienda La Cienega (built 1675). Drive south through the avenue of the volcanoes to an authentic Indian market. Depending on the day we will visit a market at: Latacunga (Tuesday and Saturday), Pujilí (Wednesday and Sunday) or Saquisilí (Thursday). Lunch and overnight at either H. La Ciénega or H. San Agustín de Callo.

Day 2: Morning tour to Cotopaxi National Park. At the park we visit Limpiopungo lake (paramo grassland/ Ecuadorian equivalent of the arctic tundra), drive up to 15.000 ft, trek up to Padre Rivas mountain climbing refuge (11/2 hr); stop for a box lunch, walk to glaciers and drive to Baños (subtropical thermal baths town). Overnight at: H. Sangay, H. Luna Runtún or H. Monte Selva.

Day 3: Morning trek to La Cruz (panoramic view of Baños) or rafting. In Baños we visit the cathedral, the balsawood birds carving workshop, the tagua nut jewelers, stop for lunch at sidewalk restaurant in Baños center and visit the thermal baths. Later we continue our trip to Agoyan and Santa Inés waterfalls, visit the Salasaca's Indian market and return to Quito.

• - Bilingual guide English/Spanish
  (we also offer German and French speaking guides)
• - Transportation
• - Hotel accommodations
• - Meals

• - Tips

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The Sangay Spa Hotel in Baños is located next to an impressive 80 meter waterfall and across the street from the most popular thermal baths spot in Baños known for its stimulating health restoring properties.

Services

Restaurant "Mama Killa": This gourmet restaurant offers a large range of national dishes with some interesting variations, enough to please every palate. Spa: Once settled into your room, relax in the warm water swimming pool or treat yourself in the Turkish bath, sauna, and hydro-massage, highly recommended for aching backs.

Activities: rafting, canyoning, swing jump, rock and wall climbing, horse riding, mountain biking and trekking in the hills. Cafeteria, bar, conference room (more than 100 persons), Internet, discotheque "El Reventador", massages & natural treatments, car rental, private garage, room service, laundry service and tourist information.

You have a choice between the Executive section, modern rooms with a balcony facing the waterfall or Colonial area and Cabins with thatched roof. All of their rooms are with private bathroom, TV-cable, phone and room service.

This is an ideal place to explore the Amazonia but also take advantage of all the services this hosteria has to offer such as thermal waters from the Tungurahua volcano, Jacuzzi and swimming pool. The Hosteria is only at three hundred meters from the Baños town centre surrounded by greenery and has beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.

Services

Restaurant, bar and cafeteria. There is a large restaurant that serves international dishes with an outdoor view of the swimming pool and garden. Parking lot, swimming pool, sauna, spa, thermo-baths, massage service, gym, meeting room, accommodation with private bathroom, hot water and telephone, Turkish, thermal water swimming pool, ample green spaces, gardens and a beautiful Andean farm with bird watching.

All cabaña style rooms have amazing views of the mountains and the waterfalls, they are simple in decor and clean. All rooms have private bathroom, TV and telephone. 12 Cabins on the foot of the mountain surrounded by orchards and gardens, from where you can see The Basilica, a statue of the Virgin, the city and the mountains. 22 rooms; comfortable, easy access. 3 junior rooms with a view of the mountains. 2 suites with double Jacuzzi with species and aroma baths.

Luna Runtun received its name because of its strategic location overlooking the valley below. It offers a vantage point similar to that of Macchu Picchu in Peru. In Quichua, "Runtun" means "Fortress". This Swiss-managed hotel is located in the Runtun village, on a hill 400 meters above the city of Baños.

Services/Facilities

Every aspect of Luna Runtun is based upon the concept of bringing the best possible service to their clients to make of their visit an unforgettable experience. They offer many services from conference rooms, transportation to Internet and email service.

Presidential Suite with fire-place and private terrace. 6 Deluxe rooms with a superb view over Baños and its valley. 3 Family suites with fire-place. 21 Superior rooms with view of the gardens and / or mountains.