The Devil's Cauldron Waterfall

The Devil's Cauldron Waterfall & Tarabita Cable Car: Our 2025 detailed guide from how to get there, prices and much more!

The Devil’s Cauldron Waterfall & Tarabita Cable Car Brief Summary

The waterfall’s name in Spanish is “El Pailon Del Diablo”
Pailon Del Diablo is made up of 3 waterfalls
The highest of the waterfalls falls from over 100 meters
Tarabita Cable Car ride over the Rio Pastaza is included in the tour

The Devil’s Cauldron Waterfall & Tarabita Cable Car Guide Contents

How To Get To Pailon Del Diablo – Compare transportation options.
Tour Information – Most popular activities for travelers.
Devil’s Cauldron Safety Tips – Safety issues to be aware of.
Photo Gallery – The best pictures of this incredible place.

Below, we have created our extensive guide to Devil's Cauldron based on our expert local knowledge and experience transporting countless people in Ecuador each year.

HOW TO GET TO THE DEVIL'S CAULDRON

First, you need to get to the town of Baños, located in eastern Ecuador on the edge of the Amazon Rainforest. The best way to get to this scenic town from other places in the country is to take an Ecuador Hop bus. Our hop on, hop off service helps you safely travel throughout the country and see some real hidden gems along the way. With Ecuador Hop, you’ll experience the best of the real Ecuador including many unique free stops, all on your own flexible schedule.

Once in Baños, its a 30-minute trek from the town to the Pastaza River.