Cascada el Pailón del Diablo, Natural waterfall in Baños Canton, Ecuador
The Pailon del Diablo waterfall drops 80 meters into a deep pool, creating powerful cascades that flow through a rocky gorge along Rio Pastaza.
The waterfall trails opened to visitors in 1994, transforming this natural formation from a distant observation point into an accessible tourist destination.
Local residents named this waterfall Devil's Cauldron due to the shape of a skull that appears in the rock formations near the water flow.
Two separate entrances provide access to the waterfall, with the newer route offering platform views and the traditional path leading through suspension bridges.
The waterfall connects directly to the Amazon River network, making it part of the largest river system in South America.
Location: Baños Canton
GPS coordinates: -1.40422,-78.29581
Latest update: May 11, 2025 03:26
Ecuador contains photographic subjects from Quito's colonial streets to Galápagos Islands landscapes. The country features architectural monuments, volcanoes, crater lakes, waterfalls and national parks. Locations include the National Vow Basilica, Cotopaxi Volcano, Quilotoa Lake and cultural centers like Otavalo Market.
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