Around Baños: Río Verde

Hiking, Bicycling, Info.

V!VA User‘s Description

Río Verde is about 17 km south of Baños. An area rich in waterfalls and lush vegetation, most travelers see this area on a day trip from Baños by bike, tour bus, chiva, scooter or motorbike. The biggest waterfall in the area, El Pailón del Diablo is the stopping point to the south for most tours from Baños and features a less than 1 km path leading through the forest and to the waterfall as well as some restaurants and lodges set deep in the woods.

If you want to tour the area without a guide, you can easily rent bikes, scooters etc. in Baños and, with the help of a map and some common sense, follow the main highway along its mostly downhill path. Be sure to avoid entering the tunnels, there are unpaved paths to the right of each tunnel (on your way out of Baños). The road can be fairly dangerous with reckless bus drivers galore, but the views are worth it. Don't miss the cable car (or, more appropriately, cable basket) to see the Manta de Novia waterfall (Bride's Veil Waterfall). Its $1 round trip and well worth the views directly over the waterfall.

Traveler Reviews of Around Baños: Río Verde

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By V!VA User from USA, Oct 30, 2007