Devil’s Cauldron o “Pailon del Diablo” in Spanish, is a spectacular waterfall; about 262 ft. (80 m.) high, formed from the Rio Verde (green river). The Devil’s Cauldron is located on the road Baños-Puyo. This waterfall is a must-do stop if visiting Baños, 11 mi. (18km.) distance. This waterfall is part of the Route of ... Read more
Termas de la Virgen is a hot springs complex, located in the middle of the town of Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador. This hot spring pool complex is located under the fall of the Virgin’s Hair Cascade and its name ‘Termas de la Virgen’. There is also a beautiful church nearby. Termas de la Virgen pools ... Read more
El Salto del Armadillo is a waterfall located in the canton of El Carmen, in the coastal province of Manabí, Ecuador. Approximately 656 ft. (200 m.) from the road that goes to El Paraíso in El Carmen. In the sector known as the Manga del Cura. El Salto del Armadillo has a fall of more than ... Read more
Waterfalls are powerful, majestic, and alluring. Ecuador is rich in natural beauty. If visiting the Andes mountains, almost anywhere there is at least a waterfall famous in the area. In fact, the road that goes to each one is full of nature. Surrounded by beautiful landscapes. During this adventure, you will find that some cascades are in the middle of a cloud forest.
Ecuador is a country of many amazing waterfalls, but which are the best ones? Explore the most popular waterfall trails in Ecuador. Here are our favorite cascades and hot springs. You will want to go chasing them. Don’t forget to bring your camera!
El Chorro waterfall or Girón waterfall is a beautiful waterfall with a double fall and approximately 230 ft. (70 m.) high. Located 3 mi. (5 km.) from the Girón canton, this is 28 mi. (45 km.) South of Cuenca. From the entrance, there is a path that leads up to the base of the falls, … Read more
Termas de la Virgen is a hot springs complex, located in the middle of the town of Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador. This hot spring pool complex is located under the fall of the Virgin’s Hair Cascade and its name ‘Termas de la Virgen’. There is also a beautiful church nearby. Termas de la Virgen pools … Read more
El Salto del Armadillo is a waterfall located in the canton of El Carmen, in the coastal province of Manabí, Ecuador. Approximately 656 ft. (200 m.) from the road that goes to El Paraíso in El Carmen. In the sector known as the Manga del Cura. El Salto del Armadillo has a fall of more than … Read more
Agoyán waterfall is the tallest waterfall of the Ecuadorian Andes. It has 132 ft. (40 m.) of height. It is located in the Tungurahua province. Approximately 4.3 mi. (7 km.) from the city of Baños de Agua Santa. In the road Baños – Puyo. Agoyán waterfall flows into the Pastaza River. Stopping by the Agoyán waterfall is one of the popular things to do if visiting … Read more
Condor-Machay is a waterfall located in the town of Rumipamba. This is 17 km. from Quito, Ecuador. Condor-Machay means “Nest of the Condor” in the Quichua language. The hike to the Condor-Machay waterfall takes about 2 hours but is rewarding. The waterfall road has a few bridges over the Pita river, as well as lush vegetation, and different kind … Read more
7 Cascadas is a group of seven waterfalls located 57 mi. (91 km.) from Guayaquil, Ecuador. This is in the Cooperativa 23 de Noviembre, a small town in the Naranjal canton. The waterfalls are in the Hayes hill. It takes around 25 minutes walking from the entrance to the first waterfall. The last waterfall is … Read more
Rio Malo waterfall is a waterfall located in the Napo province, in the Amazon Region of Ecuador. It is part of The Cayambe-Coca Ecological Reserve. This waterfall has a fall of 164 ft. (50 m.) high. Rio Malo means “bad river”, also known as “Cascada Magica” in Spanish. This means “Magic Waterfall.” Rio Malo waterfall has … Read more
Protected Forest of Peguche is one of the most beautiful rainforests in northern Ecuador. This forest has a big area for camping and picnics. As well as a well-maintained trail system with facilities along the way. A short walk from the entrance following the trails leads to the Peguche waterfall. The fall is the protected … Read more
Peguche waterfall is one of the main attractions in Otavalo and its surroundings. Located 1.86 mi. (3 km.) North of Otavalo and 14 mi. (23 km.) South of Ibarra. “Cascadas de Pequche” in Spanish. It is a beautiful waterfall of 59 ft. (18 m.) in height and 20 ft. (6 m.) wide. The area around … Read more
San Rafael waterfall, in the Coca River, is one of the largest waterfalls in the eastern part of Ecuador. This waterfall has a fall of more than 492 ft. (150 m.). Indeed, San Rafael is a spectacular waterfall, worth the visit. The entry to the San Rafael waterfall is in the limit of Napo and Succumbios, … Read more
Pimpilala waterfalls are located in the community of Cando, parish Talag, southwest of the city of Tena. Tena is the capital of the Napo province, in the Amazon Region of Ecuador. Pimpilala waterfalls are a total of 6 waterfalls, but it is noteworthy that only 4 of them are accessible. The waterfalls are located in the … Read more
Papallacta is a small town located in the Napo province, 20 miles west from Quito. Nestled between the Cayambe and the Antisana volcanoes. The town has an elevation of 10,800 ft. (3,300 mt.) Things to do include going to the Papallacta lake and the Termas Papallacta (hot springs). The subterranean activity of the Antisana volcano heats … Read more
Devil’s Cauldron o “Pailon del Diablo” in Spanish, is a spectacular waterfall; about 262 ft. (80 m.) high, formed from the Rio Verde (green river). The Devil’s Cauldron is located on the road Baños-Puyo. This waterfall is a must-do stop if visiting Baños, 11 mi. (18km.) distance. This waterfall is part of the Route of … Read more
Bucay is a small town located in the province of Chimborazo, Ecuador. This is around a 90-minute drive east of Guayaquil. Bucay is a place full of nature. It has a cloud forest and many waterfalls. A traditional drink of the place is the delicious juice of cane, made at the moment. In fact, some tourists … Read more
