The Top 10 Waterfalls in Ecuador
However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 10
beautiful waterfalls to choose from in Ecuador. So you can better figure out which one to visit on …
beautiful waterfalls to choose from in Ecuador. So you can better figure out which one to visit on …
Last updated: September 25, 2025
There are two entrances to the most famous waterfall in Ecuador for $2 per person. Both are worth it.
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Look for a sacred place with beautifully landscaped hiking trails. At the top you can crawl through narrow caves and discover other smaller waterfalls.
Entrance fees are required.
Entrance fees are required.
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A few years ago, these waterfalls were only known to a few locals. In the meantime, a certain national tourism has developed.
The seven very different waterfalls, water pools and …
The seven very different waterfalls, water pools and …
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Admission is $1.50, but it's worth it. The facility is not overrun by tourists. The path to the waterfall leads quite steeply down.
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Admission to the waterfall with some photo spots is $2/person, $3 for non-locals. When you return the ticket you get a canelazo on the way back in the restaurant a …
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The Cayambe-Coca National Park is a park particularly rich in water. Here they convey clouds and rains that feed a system of aquifers, waterfalls and springs.
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One of the most beautiful waterfalls on the so-called "Ruta de las Cascadas" between Baños and Río Verde. In addition, the breathtaking view of the deep valley of the Río Pastaza. Really fantastic!
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On the last few meters before the waterfall, the power and volume of the water masses can be estimated quite well.
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Short but very worthwhile detour to the waterfall. On the other side of the street I paid the entrance fee of USD 1 and was then able to cycle almost …
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Very nice dirt road with low traffic. You will find some villages on the way for water.
Make sure your break pads are ready !
Make sure your break pads are ready !
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