The best waterfall hikes and walks in Ecuador
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Last updated: October 19, 2025
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1. Ondinas Waterfall – Tarabita Cable Car loop from Mindo
18.7km
05:38
600m
600m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(7)
80
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2. Reina Waterfall – Tarabita Cable Car loop from Mindo
9.51km
02:57
350m
350m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(4)
28
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3. Natural Swimming Pool – Peguche Waterfall loop from Otavalo
6.82km
01:57
140m
140m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(3)
41
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4. El Pailón del Diablo – Café Pailón del Diablo loop from Río Verde
1.90km
00:36
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.3
(3)
10
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5. Peguche Waterfall – Natural Swimming Pool loop from Otavalo
9.38km
02:51
310m
310m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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