3 days in Banos, Latacunga & Quito Itinerary

A trip to Banos, a relatively small town in the picturesque Andean highlands, ensures plenty of chances for outdoor activities like horseback riding, hiking, climbing, canyoning, and mountain biking.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Servi Taxi Banos. Kick off your visit on the 17th (Thu): take some stellar pictures from La Casa del Arbol and then get where you need to go with Servi Taxi Banos.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Banos travel route planner.

Mexico City, Mexico to Banos is an approximately 12-hour combination of flight and bus. Traveling from Mexico City to Banos, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to drive to Latacunga.

Established in 1534, the plateau town of Latacunga was destroyed four times by earthquakes between 1698 and 1798.

To see where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Latacunga online trip itinerary builder.

You can drive from Banos to Latacunga in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in June, and nighttime lows around 9°C. You'll have a few hours on the 18th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Quito.

High in the Andean foothills, Quito remains one of the world's most photogenic capital cities, featuring two dramatic mountain ranges as its backdrop.

On the 18th (Fri), take in the spiritual surroundings of Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania.

To find ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Quito visit website.

Traveling by bus from Latacunga to Quito takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Latacunga in June, with highs in Quito at 26°C and lows at 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.