San Rafael Ecuador Highest Waterfall 1 Day Trip
San Rafael Ecuador Highest Waterfall 1 Day Trip is a great tour to visit the spectacular waterfalls of the river Quijos-Coca, the highest in Ecuador with its 160 meters high (520 feet) and 14 meters wide (45 feet). The second you will visit is called the Magic or Rio Malo Waterfall and is 80 meters high.
They are located in the transition zone between the Andes Highlands and the Amazon region of the country (part of the “Biosphere Reserve Sumaco” awarded by UNESCO, and as such contains a high diversity of flora and fauna. Visit them in our San Rafael Ecuador Highest Waterfall 1 Day Trip.
First stop in Baeza with its houses, considered in the Traditional Selective Architecture category, located around the park and the wooden constructions are from the twenties. You can still appreciate their physical configuration where the balconies stand out, designed to observe sporting, civic, social and cultural events that were concentrated in the public square.
Explore Ecuador‘s highest waterfall, a unique experience between the Amazon Rainforest and the Cloud Forest not so far from Quito! Ideal for people traveling from Quito to Lago Agrio or if you are coming back to Quito after a Cuyabeno Reserve Tour.
It is also an area of ​​high biological diversity; in the surroundings, there are different species of flora and fauna, a characteristic that has made it a benchmark for ecotourism.
San Rafael Waterfall, born in the confluence of the rivers Quijos and Salado its water is clean and transparent, is surrounded by a crowded landscape of tropical vegetation, with a temperature of 20°C. It is located on the border of the provinces of Napo and Sucumbios on the road from Quito to Nueva Loja (Lago Agrio), 25 km from the city of Tena and about 61 km from Baeza. It is the main attraction of our Tour San Rafael Ecuador Highest Waterfall 1 Day Trip.
The Magic or Rio Malo Waterfall is approximately 50 meters high and is formed by the waters of the Rio Malo river, a tributary of the Quijos River. The great pressure of the water generates a cloud that is perceived a few meters from its fall.
There is the possibility to start our San Rafael Ecuador Highest Waterfall 1 Day Trip from BAEZA ($85/pp. from 2 | $65/pp. from 4) or from TENA. ($115/pp. from 2 | $85/pp. from 4).
San Rafael Ecuador Highest Waterfall 1 Day Trip
Quito to Baeza
The tour starts at 07:00 AM from your accommodation in Quito. We drive to the province of Napo, we reach the city of Baeza where we will taste a nutritious breakfast.
San Rafael Waterfall
We take the Baeza - Lago Agrio route for 1 hour and 30 minutes until we arrive at the Cayambe - Coca ecological reserve in the provinces of Napo and Sucumbios. We register in the office of the Ministry of the Environment and we make a short walk of 20 minutes to the viewpoint of the waterfall of San Rafael, the guide can answer your concerns throughout the tour.
Rio Malo Waterfall
We drive for 10 minutes to the Rio Malo river where we will observe the Magical waterfall, in this place we can enjoy the breeze and the impressive power of this waterfall.
Then we will have a great traditional lunch.
At the end we will return to Quito, with estimated time of arrival 6-7PM.
Prices:
From 2 people - US$ 150 /person
From 4 people - US$ 135 /person
Ask us for our special group prices.
Activities:
During this day tour, we will observe two of the most beautiful waterfall in Ecuador, San Rafael (the highest) and Rio Malo (the Magical). But we could also see the Reventador volcano from the road if the weather permits us.
Included:
Private Transportation Quito - San Rafael - Quito
Traditional breakfast and lunch
Bilingual Guide
Attractions fees
Not Included:
English Guide (+ US$ 30)
Extra meals.
Tips and Beverages
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