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The Top 14 Attractions in Baños

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Baños. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Baños is a region where 14

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 12, 2025

Museo del Sombrero de Paja Toquilla (Hat Museum, Cuenca)

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A visit to the Museo des Sombreo should not be missed, after all the panam hat is an original handicraft product from Ecuador. It got its name because it made …

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Plaza of the Hanging Geraniums

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Nice courtyard next to the cathedral with nice bars and restaurants on 2 levels right next to the cathedral. Here you can take a break between sightseeing in the city …

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Plaza San Francisco

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A bit away from the main square of the city, this somewhat quiet square with its own church, its own historic houses...

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Museo de la Ciudad (Escuela Central La Inmaculada)

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In the former Escuela Central is the museum with various exhibition themes including a grave with skeletons or on the other hand textiles. The old building alone is worth a visit.
Admission free.

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Memorial Bridge for Femicide Victims, Cuenca

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A very haunting and depressing place. It is worth remembering what protection women around the world still need. It's also terrible to see how much the numbers have increased during the corona pandemic.

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View of the Main Square

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Various spiral staircases and intermediate levels lead to a viewing terrace. From here you have a great view of the old town.

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Cuenca

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Cuenca, with its almost 700,000 inhabitants, is the third largest city in Ecuador. It is located at an altitude of 2,500 meters above sea level, within a basin surrounded by …

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Museo Pumapungo

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Ethnographic and Art Museum eg. Textiles, settlement history, numesmatics.
Remains of the Inca city can also be visited. Admission free.

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Museum of the History of Medicine Dr. Guillermo Aguilar Maldonado

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Even if the exhibition is only described in Spanish, you should not miss the visit. The advances medicine has made in the last 100 years can be felt with awe. …

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New Cathedral of Cuenca

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splendid colonial city, restaurants, supermarkets, bars and nightlife on the Trans Ecuador Mountain Bike Route, it is almost a must to stop for a few days to eat well, rest and have fun

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Cerro Monjas Cross and Viewpoint

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Short one way xc track and a couple natural drop features around the Cerro. Good spot for a session 👌

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