13 October 2020

Pailon del Diablo is Ecuador’s tallest waterfall and plunges 61 metres (200 ft) into a vast pool of jagged rocks and powerful rapids. There are four ways to get to Pailon Del Diablo, all taking you along the beautiful ‘Route of Waterfalls’ just outside of Banos. Here’s everything you need to know about each one so you can choose the one that suits you best.

Baños is one of the great backpacker towns, filled with fun activities, great restaurants, and a handful of quality hostels as well. The town is all about the adventure, with white-water rafting, waterfall rappelling, and hiking trails all on offer, so you will want to make sure you are staying somewhere nice to get a decent night sleep after all the fun. Here’s our top 3 backpacker hostel picks for Baños, Ecuador.