Termas de la Virgen district

Baños, Ecuador

Home to the hot thermal baths where travellers soak after adrenaline-fuelled days.

Places in Termas de la Virgen district

Termas de la Virgen thermal bath bar A bar near the hot thermal baths where travellers soak after an adrenaline-fuelled day.

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.

Calle Ambato centre — Has all the restaurants and tour agencies within walking distance.
Edge-of-town nature district — Home to the best hostels and hotels, further out into nature for stronger Amazon-edge views and activities.