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Descend waterfalls, slide natural chutes and swim crystal pools on a guide-led canyoning route 20 minutes from Baños. This four-hour adventure combines rappels up to 30 m with jumps and river swims suitable for moderately fit beginners.
Descend waterfalls, slide natural chutes and swim crystal pools on a guide-led canyoning route 20 minutes from Baños. This four-hour adventure combines rappels up to 30 m with jumps and river swims suitable for moderately fit beginners.
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Operated by Explorsierra Expediciones · Baños de Agua Santa, Tungurahua
A cool mist rises off the gorge as you clip into the first rope and look down — the river below daring you onward. The Rio Blanco route, about 20 minutes from Baños de Agua Santa, threads through a narrow ravine where waterfalls step down in stacked curtains and mossy slabs become natural slides.
moderate.
4 hours.
Moderate fitness — comfortable with sustained stair-like descents, short swims and repeated rappels.
No — guides adapt routes for beginners and will teach basic abseil techniques, but you should be comfortable with heights and short swims.
Age and fitness requirements vary by operator; most require at least moderate fitness and may set minimum age limits — disclose ages when booking.
Yes — certified guides provide harnesses, helmets, ropes and instruction; personal items like shoes and a dry bag are recommended.
Trips can be canceled for safety if river conditions are high or weather is dangerous; operators typically offer a full refund if canceled at least 24 hours in advance.
The ravines around Baños were formed by volcanic flows and glacial erosion on Tungurahua’s slopes; rivers here have long supported local agriculture and small mill sites.
Stick to established lines and avoid adding new anchors; support local guide companies that follow leave-no-trace practices and use minimal-impact equipment.
Explorsierra Expediciones operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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