Solo Travel in Baños
Ecuador
About Baños for Solo Travelers
A tiny adventure town in the Andes-Amazon transition zone where solo travelers swing above volcanic cloud, cycle past 60m waterfalls, and raft world-class Ecuadorian rivers before lunch.
Solo Travel Tips· Solo Friendly
Baños is Ecuador's most fun adventure town — the famous "swing at the end of the world" above town, the Route of the Waterfalls cycle route, and the white-water rafting on the Pastaza River all group solo travelers together. The town is tiny and completely safe to walk at any hour. The view of Tungurahua volcano from town is extraordinary. Taffy-making on the street is a bizarre and entertaining evening activity.
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Great infrastructure, English-friendly, well-established solo traveler culture.
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Things to do in Baños
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Casa del Árbol Swing
Nature
The famous "swing at the end of the world" — soaring out over a canyon with the active Tungurahua volcano as your backdrop.
📍Runtún, Baños
Community Hostel Baños
Accommodation
The sister of Quito's famous hostel — sociable, well-run, and perfectly placed for adventure sports and the thermal baths.
📍Calle 16 de Diciembre, Baños
Stray Dog Brewpub
Food & Drink
A craft brewpub in the heart of Baños — house-brewed IPAs and big burgers, the social refuel after canyoning and biking the waterfall route.
📍Eloy Alfaro, Baños
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