We leave the Ilinizas Ecological Reserve and head southeast in Ecuador on a route of approximately three and a half hours to reach the city of Baños de Agua Santa, situated at an elevation of 1,300 meters above sea level. We’ll have time to enjoy a local lunch (not included), and then continue to the Tree House, located at 1,800 meters above sea level, where we’ll have a panoramic view of the city and the majestic Mama Tungurahua, a conical peak at 5,026 meters above sea level, which is potentially active. Here, we’ll experience the famous swing at the end of the world.
Next, we’ll head to the Mirador Manos de la Pachamama, where we’ll experience the sensation of vertigo while standing on concrete hands at the edge of a precipice, connected by a glass bridge. The experience is unique and exhilarating.
We’ll proceed to the waterfall route along the Pastaza River, with its various tributaries such as Agoyán, Río Negro, Río Blanco, and Río Verde. Along this route, you can see several waterfalls, including Manto de la Novia and the famous Pailón del Diablo. We’ll have the chance to descend to 1,300 meters near the waterfall, where there’s a small rocky section similar to a cave that provides an impressive view of this majestic natural creation.
We’ll visit the Basilica of the Virgin of Baños de Agua Santa, a new Gothic-style building constructed by the Dominicans. The interior decoration deviates from the new Gothic style, featuring various colorful paintings representing the miracles of the Virgin, and the entire construction is made of volcanic stone.
Return to Quito: Finally, we will return to Quito, where we will arrive at the end of the day. We’ll take advantage of the return journey to relax after the day's experiences.
Tendremos tiempo para almorzar y luego regresaremos por la misma ruta, pasando en teleférico por el río Pastaza cerca de la cascada “Manto de la Novia”, que tiene aproximadamente 200 metros de altura.
También existe la opción de participar en actividades extremas como el Canopy sobre el río Pastaza, con una pendiente de 25° y una longitud de 1.000 metros sobre el río.
Visitaremos la Basílica de la Virgen de Baños de Agua Santa, un nuevo edificio de estilo gótico construido por los dominicos. La decoración interior se aleja del nuevo estilo gótico, con diversas pinturas coloridas que representan los milagros de la Virgen, y toda la construcción está hecha de piedra volcánica.
Finalmente retornaremos hacia la ciudad de Quito donde arribaremos al hotel asignado. Fin de los servicios.