Banos

Right in the lap of volcano Tungurahua, Banos is popular for 'Agua thermales', the hot water natural springs that attract locals and tourist in equal measure. In fact, Banos literally translates into a 'bath', in Spanish language. Walkable anywhere in 15 minutes, this small town is dotted with activities for adventure lovers. You will have to get in touch with a tour/travel agency to book yourself for river rafting, kayaking or canopying. You can explore the forests by zip lining, rock climbing, hiking and trekking. Paragliding, biking tours and horseback riding tours will give you a quicker glimpse of the Ecuadorean town. To kick in that adrenaline, hire an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) or dirt bike. There are two bridges from where bungee jumping is done. An informal but crazily poplar must-visit is the 'Swing to the end of the world', or La Casa Del Arbol. The 'swing' is essentially a wooden plank tied with a rope on a tree on a hilltop, which can be reached via a taxi in roughly $20.