The best waterfall hikes and walks in Ecuador

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Dive into the area’s natural wonders with our curated list of waterfall hikes and walks in Ecuador. Whether you’re after eye-catching cascades or serene streams, here are some of the best hiking trails in Ecuador with waterfalls.

Reina Waterfall – Tarabita Cable Car loop from Mindo	Intermediate 02:57 9.51km
Ondinas Waterfall – Nambillo Waterfall loop from Mindo	Expert 05:37 18.7km
Natural Swimming Pool – Peguche Waterfall loop from Otavalo	Easy 01:57 6.82km
El Pailón del Diablo – Café Pailón del Diablo loop from Río Verde	Easy 00:36 1.90km

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Reina Waterfall – Tarabita Cable Car loop from Mindo
02:57
9.51km
3.2km/h
350m
350m
Intermediate
5.0
(6)
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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Ondinas Waterfall – Nambillo Waterfall loop from Mindo
05:37
18.7km
3.3km/h
600m
600m
Expert
4.9
(12)
37
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Natural Swimming Pool – Peguche Waterfall loop from Otavalo
01:57
6.82km
3.5km/h
140m
140m
Easy
4.0
(4)
28
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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El Pailón del Diablo – Café Pailón del Diablo loop from Río Verde
00:36
1.90km
3.1km/h
80m
80m
Easy
5.0
(3)
41
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.