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The World’s 100 Best Waterfalls

Pailón del Diablo

Baños, Ecuador

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST WATERFALLS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 99 2026
Pailón del Diablo

A waterfall of about 80 metres drops into a dark rock pool inside a gorge, with spray and mist filling the air. Visitors reach it by a 30-minute walk downhill from the car park, or by bus or chiva from Baños.

Highlights

  • Drop of about 80 metres
  • Crack to the Sky tunnel
  • Suspension bridge views

Good to know

  • Entrance fee $3 per entrance
  • Return climb is steep and tiring
  • Spray soaks the path; bring a poncho

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