Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Banos travel guide

Banos Tourism | Banos Guide

You're Going to Love Banos

With a population of 9,501, Banos is a must-see destination in Tungurahua, Ecuador. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Banos deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Banos

Banos in May
Estimated hotel price
$19
1 night at 3-star hotel
Banos in May
Estimated hotel price
$19
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Banos

Plane

Although Banos doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Latacunga Cotapaxi Intl (LTX), which is located 59 km from Banos.

Car

Another option to get to Banos is to pick up a car rental from Quito, which is about 130 km from Banos. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Avis, among others, in Quito.

Plane

Although Banos doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Latacunga Cotapaxi Intl (LTX), which is located 59 km from Banos.

Car

Another option to get to Banos is to pick up a car rental from Quito, which is about 130 km from Banos. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Avis, among others, in Quito.

Airlines serving Banos

KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,238 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,606 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,246 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,701 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,555 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (641 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,460 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,979 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
China Southern
Good (172 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,544 reviews)
JetSMART
Good (344 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,099 reviews)
Aerolineas Argentinas
Excellent (1,082 reviews)
Viva
Good (801 reviews)
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Where to stay in Banos

Average rates range from around $59 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $133 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Banos

Most booked hotels in Banos

Luna Runtun, Adventure Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 313 reviews)
$229+
Sangay Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 748 reviews)
$82+
Hotel Brio Centro
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1158 reviews)
$33+