Back on the bus this morning and three hours later we’re dropped off in beautiful Baños. This is by some distance the most touristy town we’ve visited on the trip. But the crowds come for good reason, it’s a lovely little place nestling in the valley beneath the huge (and very much active) Volcan Tungurahua.
We only have a two day stopover, so make good use of our time by hiring bikes to cycle the 20km route through the Ruta de la cascadas.
Like everything in Ecuador the canyon is massive, with trees (lots of trees!) and some curious rock formations – can you spot the gorilla in the cliff face?
This is brilliant fun. Not least because its downhill all the way, and once we reach the end we pay a bloke $2 to load the bikes into his van and cadge a lift back to town.
Right at the end of the trail is the Pailon del Diablo (devil's cauldron). We’ve seen some impressive waterfalls on the trip but these take the biscuit. If you don’t mind getting soaked there’s even an opportunity to stand behind the main torrent.
As I said, all good fun.
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