12 Day Tour Ecuador - Galápagos Islands
In 12 days, you will visit the country's most iconic destinations, from the Andes to the Amazon and the enchanted islands.
This river runs through the entire Baños canton and has been used for various activities such as rafting, kayaking and serves as a central attraction on the trip to the Ruta de las Cascadas, while in its basins is the Llanganates Ecological Corridor - Sangay. The Pastaza River is born on the slopes of the Tungurahua volcano, which is why it crosses Baños de Agua Santa, until it reaches the Amazon. The river has a wide bed, uneven and fast-flowing, the climate is very humid and tropical, the temperature ranges from 17° to 25° degrees Celsius. Pastaza is an area of great fluvial precipitation present throughout the year.
ACTIVITIES ON THE PASTAZA RIVER
- Illuchi-Sauces Trail: It can be taken as a balcony towards the Pastaza River and a perfect space for athletes and walkers.
- Llanganates - Sangay Ecological Corridor: This corridor extends along the Pastaza river basin from Baños in a length of approximately 47 km, and a width that goes from 1 to 3 km. It is characterized by having a great variety of flora and fauna endemic to the area.
- Rafting: This activity is carried out in fast-flowing rivers such as the Pastaza, it goes from class or level 3, 3 pluss and 4.
- Kayaking: This sport consists of descending rivers in small individual boats. The degrees of difficulty are similar to those of rafting, but can only be practiced by people with experience.
Recommendations
- Neoprene suit
- Lifevest
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable shoes
