We spent almost two days in Baños which is an amazing little town where you can see waterfalls, lush forests, a steep gorge, and is perfect for outdoor adventurers. Arriving in Baños, we each picked from a nearly endless list of things to do: paragliding, rafting, canyoning, thermal spas/massages, ziplining, etc. I decided to start off with a hike which ended up being a very steep climb to the top of a mountain. I got some great views from the top and felt a sense of accomplishment but was exhausted by the time I got down! From there I headed over to a motorbike shop to rent a 4-wheeler for a few hours. With an "assurance" of safety, a 5 min tutorial of the bike and a 10 min explanation of where to go with a
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