Do you still remember the simple joy of swinging as a kid on your playground? The wind in your hair when taking up higher and higher that you began bouncing off the seat? So great! So now imagine ride a swing 2600 meters above sea level with the incredible view of the wild jungle! Yes, it is absolutely possible! The unique swing at the end of the world in Baños, Casa del Arbol is waiting for you!
Swing at the end of the world is basically a rope attached to the skinny branch at Casa del Arbol. At the beginning, the little tree house was built just to monitor an active volcano – Mt. Tungurahua. Nowadays, the seismic monitoring center became a very popular sight for tourists coming to Baños.
All adventure lovers are welcome to give a swing at the end of the world and enjoy the exciting experience. Some of you would call it a near-death experience, specially when seeing a single belt holding you from falling down. However, when it comes to the view, I can they are no words to describe the feeling of swinging over the edge. It gives you a huge dose of adrenaline and brings the feeling of freedom. Just You and the Nature!
It is definitely a thing that you have to try once in your lifetime!
How to Get to the Swing at the end of the world
If you are in Baños, you have multiple options to get to the Casa del Arbol:
TOUR
There are plenty of tour companies in the city which offer shuttle buses going directly to the swing at the end of the world. The round trip costs around $8.
BUS
If you are on a budget, you can easily get there by bus. It leaves at 6a.m., 12a.m., 2p.m. and 4p.m. at the corner of Vicente Rocafuerte and Pastaza. The ride costs $1 one way!
HIKE
If you want to spend more time outdoor and explore the surroundings, you should try hiking! From Baños, you can choose one of the few hiking trails and reach the Casa del Arbol in 2,5h. Keep in mind that the trails are hilly.
