Came here yesterday and already liking it. Baños is deep down in the valley, surrounded by the mountains. And if it is not cloudy you can see Tungurahua volcano. We took bus up to Casa de la Arbol, had an awesome swing and zipline plus we were lucky to see the volcano.
Today we rented bikes with Stine and Jesper and cycled around waterfalls. Very nice downhill almost all the way, and the condition of the roads! Wow, only if I would have my Kilpuri II (roadbike) here. First stop was El Manto de la Novia, very tall waterfall across the river. We took ancient cable car down, very scary indeed! We were hoping to get some coffee and breakfast down, next to the river but ended up getting a tour around the guys stone collection. His wife wasn't there so he couldn't make coffee.. But he recommended a fantastic MiraMelinda Hotel for us. Oh my! The best breakfast this far on the trip :)
Pailon de Diablo was our next stop. I would say few hundred thousands gallons of water was floawing there every second! Got shower what I didn't need also :) But it was great! We still continued downhill, saw few more waterfalls and villages. Almost adopted one puppy, he was so adorable. In the evening we had super nice dinner with Müge and Serat also, 4 course home-cooked meal with friends. Couldn't have asked for more nicer day :D
Today we rented bikes with Stine and Jesper and cycled around waterfalls. Very nice downhill almost all the way, and the condition of the roads! Wow, only if I would have my Kilpuri II (roadbike) here. First stop was El Manto de la Novia, very tall waterfall across the river. We took ancient cable car down, very scary indeed! We were hoping to get some coffee and breakfast down, next to the river but ended up getting a tour around the guys stone collection. His wife wasn't there so he couldn't make coffee.. But he recommended a fantastic MiraMelinda Hotel for us. Oh my! The best breakfast this far on the trip :)
Pailon de Diablo was our next stop. I would say few hundred thousands gallons of water was floawing there every second! Got shower what I didn't need also :) But it was great! We still continued downhill, saw few more waterfalls and villages. Almost adopted one puppy, he was so adorable. In the evening we had super nice dinner with Müge and Serat also, 4 course home-cooked meal with friends. Couldn't have asked for more nicer day :D
