What is Banos de Aqua Santa?
Banos de Aqua Santa means bathroom of holy water. The small city is surrounded by waterfalls and hot springs. Thus the only way to enter is by bus or taxi. The temperature stays the same all year round( a cool 59 degrees Fahrenheit). So yes a light jacket is recommended is for this city.
What does Banos offer
Banos is an adventure seekers dream. The large waterfalls white water rafting is the just the tip of the iceberg. Zoom on a zip line and go across the rivers. Bungee jump off the waterfalls. The possibilities are limited by your creativeness.
Now for a day off the exhilarating adventures go to one the hot springs or one of the spas there. Get relaxed like never before. This city can satisfy the lazy and courageous traveler.
Top 5 things to do in Banos when you're not in the water
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Visit La Casa de Arbol(the famous swing at the end of the world).
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Take a travel tour around the city.
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Visit the museums in the city
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Go to the zoo.
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Eat. This city, like all of Ecuador's city, has delicious dishes served in all its restaurants