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Baños

City in Tungurahua, Ecuador

Overview

Baños, officially Baños de Agua Santa, is a lively gateway to Ecuador's Amazon and a hub for adventure seekers. Famous for its thermal baths and lush surroundings, the town blends outdoor thrills with local charm.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Ecuador
Province
Tungurahua
Population
14,100
Time Zone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
-1.40°, -78.42°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost · estimate
$820
Local Cost
$390
Local Income
$420
Cashless
35
English
20
Temperature
16.5°C
Summer Avg
17.0°C
Winter Avg
15.2°C
Record High
27.7°C
Record Low
6.4°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
2041 mm
Internet Speed
145 Mbps
Upload
139 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
25.0
Airport
ATF
Distance
27 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 293 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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