With this relatively small territory (256.370 km2), Ecuador has the biggest biodiversity per area in the world!. In a recent study of the conservation International, Ecuador is among the 17 "megadiverse" countries, with 9.2 species per km2, occupies the first place in the world with regards to species per area. The richness of this country lies on it's DIVERSITY, both natural and cultural.
Ecuador has 4 diverse, and rich regions: the Amazon Rain forest, the Coast, the highland Andes and the Galapagos Archipielago. These four regions are subdivided into 22 provinces. Besides, its exuberant biodiversity, Ecuador embraces an impressive variety of ethnic groups, including some untouched communities which still preserve traditional values and customs from ancient times.
Ecuador has 4 diverse, and rich regions: the Amazon Rain forest, the Coast, the highland Andes and the Galapagos Archipielago. These four regions are subdivided into 22 provinces. Besides, its exuberant biodiversity, Ecuador embraces an impressive variety of ethnic groups, including some untouched communities which still preserve traditional values and customs from ancient times.
Hotels in Baños
SANGAY SPA- HOTEL
Category: First class
Description:
This hotel-spa is located next to an impressive 80-meter waterfall and across the street from the most famous thermal baths in Baños, which are said to have stimulating health-restoring properties. Whether you decide to stay in the main building, your own private cabin or in our modern Jacaranda Suites, you will enjoy every minute of your stay at the Hotel Sangay.
LUNA RUNTÚN
Catergory: Luxury
Description:
A gorgeous luxury spa set in the mountains above Baños with views of the Tungurahua volcano, Luna Runtun is 6 km off the main road from Baños - Puyo. To get their from Baños, get a taxi, rent a car or make arrangements through a tour company. You can stay in Baños and go to the spa as a day trip or stay at the spa as long as you like.
VOLCANO
Description:
Located in the best zone of town, with the nicest view of the virgin waterfall and its surroundings. This hotel offers: confortable rooms. Single, double, triple ; Hot water 24 hrs ; Bar, restaurant, cefeteria; Warm pool; Massage room and beauty treatments; Wide green spaces ; Parking; 24 hour guard ; Outdoors activities such city tours, ecologics, motorcycle, bike and horse rent, birdwatching, rafting, kayaking, bungee jumping, tour to the volcano.
