Swing of the Flight of the Condor
This is a litmus test: two swings that have nothing to do with those in which we swung up and down in our childhood. This time the swing serves as a look r, of life experience and attraction only suitable for the brave. The swing as a way of getting closer to nature without breaking it, just skimming the air and discovering that this swing has a prize: impressive views of the Tungurahua volcano and to the valley of the volcano.
Treehouse
We are in the eastern end of the Andes , protected by the mountainous elevations and by the famous volcano. Here, crouched by the winds and rocked by a tropical climate , the Ecuadorian waters are born that fill this area with baths and thermal pools (hence its name and hence the incessant pilgrimage of tourists and believers). In addition to these pleasure trips, in Baños it is styled the trip for the love of adrenaline. Vertiginous walks over indecent bridges (pay attention to the Devil's Steps, among our ranking of the most spectacular Stairs in the world), kayaking, canoeing, bungee jumping... and two swings that will take your breath away.
Holy water baths
The first is known as "The End of the World Swing" and is born from a tree house. To get to this point, bus departures are organized from the town (although you can also rent your own car). What will you see? The crater of Tungurahua just 2.5 kilometers in a straight line.
Who said vertigo?
This swing has no harnesses and sits on a 2,600 meter cliff, hooked from this idyllic treehouse which is actually a seismic control center . It should be noted that in 2014 Sean Hacker Teper won the Merit Prize Winner of the National Geographic photo contest after capturing the volcano in full eruption and a traveler on the swing observing the impressive scene. You dare?
See the volcano's crater from a tree house
Following this adrenaline trip we arrive at the ** Flight of the Condor .** This swing does have a harness system and is built on a platform from Santa Rosa de Runtun, another town in Baños. Your views? An incomparable panoramic view of the Llanganates National Park. For only $10 you will enjoy the swing of your life at 20 meters high and a tourist route through the park. For children there is the option of enjoying a 12-meter swing (at a cost of $5).
Swing of the Flight of the Condor
Views towards the Llanganates National Park