Breathtaking Views at La Virgen Viewpoint

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from the city of Macas, head west on the E45 highway towards Baños. Continue along the E45 for approximately 2 hours until you reach the town of Baños de Agua Santa. Once in Baños, follow the signs towards the La Virgen viewpoint. You will need to take a left turn onto Av. de las Amazonas and continue for about 5 kilometers. The viewpoint will be on your left. There is limited parking available near the viewpoint.

• Public Transportation

  To reach La Virgen viewpoint using public transportation from Macas, take a bus to Baños de Agua Santa. Buses frequently depart from the main bus terminal in Macas. The journey will take approximately 2-3 hours depending on traffic. Once you arrive in Baños, you can either walk to the viewpoint, which is about 5 kilometers away, or take a local taxi for a small fee (around $3-5). The taxi will take you directly to the viewpoint.

• Walking

  If you are already in Baños de Agua Santa and prefer to walk, you can start from the town center. Head west on Av. de las Amazonas, following the road signs for La Virgen viewpoint. The walk is approximately 5 kilometers and will take around 1 hour. Enjoy the scenic views along the way, but be mindful of the traffic as you walk along the road.