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| Baños |
One of the first stops down on the way to the Oriente, Baños has a bit of everything. The town sits in the shadow of Volcan Tungurahua, which was bad news during the two main eruptions over the past 12 years.
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| Rio Pastaza |
While the town's main claims to fames are the thermal baths for which it gets its name and as a jumping off point for dozens of outdoor activities, the area itself is quite stunning. It sits in a valley with high ridges on either side and the Rio Pastaza cutting through town. Further down the road are about a dozen waterfalls, mostly visible from the road.
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| Pailón del Diablo |
The elevation is only 1,800m, making the hiking, and biking, a little easier. The road down to Puyo 60km below is great for biking down (though not up). The town itself is very touristy. The area around the Basilica de Nuestra Señora de Agua Santa is always busy and filled with vendors. The church itself is quite impressive, especially when it is lit up at night.
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| Making taffee |
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