Tungurahua Province
Tungurahua Province centers on Ambato, Ecuador's garden city, and Baños, the adventure tourism capital. Baños is a popular weekend and short-term destination for expats living elsewhere in Ecuador.
Capital
Ambato
Climate
Cool highland, fertile valley
Population
550,000
Cost of Living
Low
Expat Scene
Small. Baños has transient adventure travelers and some long-stay remote workers. Ambato has very few permanent expats.
Healthcare
Adequate in Ambato (Hospital General Docente de Ambato); Baños has basic clinics.
Known For
- •Baños hot springs
- •Tungurahua volcano
- •Flower production
- •Cascades route
Airports
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Cities & Towns
Baños de Agua Santa
Ecuador's adventure tourism capital, famous for hot springs, waterfalls, and outdoor activities. Popular weekend destination for expats living elsewhere in Ecuador.
Ambato
Known as Ecuador's "Garden City," Ambato is a commercial and flower-production hub with a pleasant climate and lower costs than Quito. Very few expats but growing curiosity.