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 December
Estimated hotel price
$16
1 night at 3-star hotel
Banos in December
Estimated hotel price
$16
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 Europcar and Fox, 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 Europcar and Fox, among others, in Quito.

Airlines serving Banos

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,019 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,126 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,113 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,697 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,489 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,895 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,184 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,622 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (577 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,561 reviews)
JetSMART
Good (258 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,073 reviews)
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Where to stay in Banos

Average rates range from around $61 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $218 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Banos

Most booked hotels in Banos

La Casa del Molino Blanco B&B
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 379 reviews)
$27+
Luna Volcán, Adventure Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 281 reviews)
$305+
Sangay Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 674 reviews)
$115+
Hotel Brio Centro
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1111 reviews)
$32+
Hotel Donde Marcelo
3 stars
Good (7.8, 145 reviews)
$32+