{"id":17975,"date":"2019-07-29T08:00:25","date_gmt":"2019-07-29T13:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wanderbusecuador.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/29\/banos-with-kids\/"},"modified":"2021-07-20T15:44:16","modified_gmt":"2021-07-20T20:44:16","slug":"banos-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wanderbusecuador.com\/es\/banos-with-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Ba\u00f1os with kids: The perfect family destination"},"content":{"rendered":"

Would you like to visit Ba\u00f1os with kids? Ba\u00f1os, officially called Ba\u00f1os de Agua Santa, is one of Ecuador\u2019s most popular destinations for good reason. Located at the foothills of the Andes and at the base of an active volcano, this picturesque little city offers activities for all types of travelers. It\u2019s also family friendly, and in the following blog we\u2019ll provide several activities to do in Ba\u00f1os with kids.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why is Ba\u00f1os a perfect destination for kids?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Not all destinations in Ecuador are kid-friendly. Sometimes it\u2019s due to the lack of kid-friendly activities, sometimes it\u2019s because of safety, comfort or convenience. If you\u2019re heading to Ba\u00f1os with kids, though, you\u2019ll be good to go!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A real-life Jurassic Park<\/b><\/h3>\n

(Do kids these days even know what Jurassic Park is? If not, make sure to show them the movie before visiting Ba\u00f1os.) The city of Ba\u00f1os is located at the base of an active volcano, Volcano Tungurahua. Quite often, you\u2019ll hear the volcano rumble as it spews ash and lava and it really makes kids (and probably you too!) feel like they\u2019re in an otherworldly place.<\/span><\/p>\n

Technically part of the Central Highlands in Ecuador, Ba\u00f1os is a lush and beautiful place to visit as a family. It\u2019s surrounded by tropical cloud forest and deep gorges forged by the waters of the Bascus, Pastaza, Muyu and Lilgua rivers. Anyone visiting Ba\u00f1os can experience the waterfalls and rivers around town – in fact, many of the top activities to do in Ba\u00f1os with kids involve just that!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ba\u00f1os = Adventure + Convenience<\/b><\/h3>\n

Located only four hours by car or <\/span>bus from Quito<\/span><\/a>, Ba\u00f1os is easy to get to and serves as a stepping stone <\/span>into the deeper Amazon<\/span><\/a>, if that\u2019s next on your itinerary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Over the years, Ba\u00f1os has gained popularity as a destination in Ecuador and, though it can sometimes feel a bit touristy, it also offers a variety of restaurants, hostals and activities to choose from. Whereas in Puyo, another nearby Amazonian city, you might not find many kid-friendly restaurants or activities to do, there are innumerable things to choose from in Ba\u00f1os with kids.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Best family friendly places in Ba\u00f1os<\/span><\/h2>\n

What makes a place family friendly? Normally, it has to do with the available infrastructure, activities, food options that offer enough variety to keep the kids (but let\u2019s not lie, adults too!) stimulated and content while also ensuring safety and peace of mind for the parents. Here are a few places you should visit in Ba\u00f1os with kids:<\/span><\/p>\n