Place to visit
baño publico, Ecuador: what it is and when to go
baño publico is a hot spring bath in Ecuador (Sangolquí). Interests: Hot springs. The best time to visit is November to February and June to August. There are about 12 h 01 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Hot spring bath · Hot springs
- Where
- Ecuador
- Best time
- November to February and June to August.
- Nearest airport
- UIO Quito, 22 km as the crow flies
- Price
- Gratis
- Coordinates
- -0.30863, -78.41537
What it is and where
baño publico is a hot spring bath in Ecuador (Sangolquí).
It is in Sangolquí, where this site lists 29 more places to see, 5.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -0.30863, -78.41537; the nearest main airport is Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO, Quito), 22 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ecuador (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Hot springs places in Ecuador. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit baño publico is November to February and June to August.
- JanBest time12:01
- FebBest time12:01
- MarPossible12:00
- AprPossible12:00
- MayPossible11:59
- JunBest time11:59
- JulBest time11:59
- AugBest time11:59
- SepPossible12:00
- OctPossible12:00
- NovBest time12:01
- DecBest time12:01
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 01 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Ecuador in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Ecuador
To enter Ecuador there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity and ninety days per year”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Ecuador checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (the US plug: 230 V-only devices will not work); emergencies: 911.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- PillivaroMountain in Ecuador3.2 km
- Club Campestre UTEWith kids4.6 km
- IlalóVolcano in Ecuador5.1 km
- ChichocaVolcano5.7 km
- Quito Ecuador TempleTemple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints11 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Ecuador guide.
More in Ecuador: Hot springs
- Agapantos: Hot spring
- Aguas Calientes de Luz y Guía: Hot spring
- Aguas termales: Onsen
- Aguas Termales de Yanayacu: Hot spring
- Balneario La Calera: Hot spring
- Balnearios Durán: Hot spring bath
Every Ecuador place under Hot springs, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is baño publico?
It is a hot spring bath in Ecuador.
When is the best time to visit baño publico?
November to February and June to August. There are about 12 h 01 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to baño publico?
The nearest main airport is Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), 22 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Ecuador is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Ecuador map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Pillivaro, Club Campestre UTE, Ilaló. The rest is in the Ecuador guide.
Keep reading
- Sangolquí29 places to see in and around Sangolquí, Ecuador: Atacazo, Pasochoa, Ilaló. Best time: November to February and June to August.
- Hot springs24 places for hot springs in Ecuador. Best time: November to February and June to August. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- EcuadorBefore travelling to Ecuador: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for ninety days per year, extendable once; your passport must be vali…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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