Tungurahua
A 5,023 m active volcano whose name means 'throat of fire'. Its snow-capped cone rises behind Baños and can be seen from many points around town.
Tungurahua stands 5,023 m high and lies within Sangay National Park. It has erupted repeatedly since 1999. Baños was evacuated at one point, but activity has noticeably eased since 2016. Visitors mostly admire it from nearby viewpoints. The Swing at the End of the World, the 'Eye of the Volcano' lookout and the Bellavista Cross viewpoint north of town all face the volcano, and on clear mornings you can see its full conical summit. Before attempting to climb, confirm current access and the volcanic alert level with a licensed local guide agency. Do not go up on your own. Evacuation route signs are posted around town, so please take note of them.
Opening hours
All day (viewpoint)
Nearby sights
- Casa del Árbol (Swing at the End of the World)
- Termas El Salado
- Mirador de la Virgen
- San Martín Canyon & Inés María Waterfall
- Baños Town Center
- Termas de la Virgen
- Mirador La Cruz de Bellavista
- Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Agua Santa