Calle Ambato centre

Baños, Ecuador

Has all the restaurants and tour agencies within walking distance.

Places in Calle Ambato centre

Restaurante México de mis Sabores The best Mexican food in the city, with delicious authentically cooked tacos, fajitas, nachos and tasty salsas.
Downtown market food stalls A colourful mix of markets, shops and picturesque squares downtown.
Baños hostel hangout cafes Hangout areas with sofas and beanbags at most hostels, offering free Wi-Fi.
Calle Ambato centre bars Bars in the walkable centre near the restaurants and tour agencies.

Best time to visit: June to September (dry season) offers the best weather for outdoor adventure activities and volcano hikes.
Getting around: The center around Calle Ambato has all the restaurants and tour agencies within walking distance, while the best hostels and hotels are further out into nature for a stronger sense of being on the edge of the Amazon.
Currency: US Dollar ($)
Language: Spanish. English is common with adventure operators.
Timezone: ECT (UTC-5)
Current trends: Baños' hospitality scene continues to embrace its adrenaline-adventure reputation, with zip-lining, rafting on the River Pastaza, and the Termas de la Virgen's hot thermal baths anchoring a destination that pairs adventure tourism with genuine relaxation, while Restaurante México de mis Sabores reflects the town's diversifying international dining scene.

Edge-of-town nature district — Home to the best hostels and hotels, further out into nature for stronger Amazon-edge views and activities.
Termas de la Virgen district — Home to the hot thermal baths where travellers soak after adrenaline-fuelled days.