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Baeza Travel Guide: 4 reviews and 43 photos

Baeza, Ecuador

Baeza is a small town situated on the eastern slopes of the Andes, above the Quijos valley. Baeza actually consist of three different parts. Down at the junction (La Y) where the highway from Quito forks there are a few buildings (one road continues to Lago Agrio and the other to Tena). Further up along the road to Tena you will come to Baeza Colonial and even further up, 2km from the junction, is Baeza Nueva. The valley was originally inhabited by the Quijos people, but in the 16th century Spanish missionaries came here, and in 1548 they founded Baeza.

I stayed in Baeza Nueva as most restaurants and hotels are there and as I didn’t have anything pre-booked I thought it was best to go there. It is not a big place. Most buildings are situated around the main road and along some side streets.

Baeza, Ecuador

Baeza is surrounded by green hills and there are some trails you can take for nice walks. Birdlife is said to be good. Unfortunately I didn’t have much time to explore as I arrived in the afternoon and went on to Cascada San Rafael the next day.

If you think the journey to the Oriente is too long Baeza can be a nice place to make a break in. There are a couple of places to stay in outside Baeza and after visiting I have also seen pictures of Hosteria Kopal Ecuador which looks very nice. I think it is situated in Baeza Colonial. Baeza is close to Sumaco National Park and to the Ecological Reserves of Antisana and Cayambe-Coca.

Last visit to Baeza: Aug 2012
Intro Updated Nov 10, 2012
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Reviews (4)

From Quito to Baeza Transportation (2)

The same day I went to Baeza I had an appointment at Hospital Metropolitano in Quito. So in the morning I went there and... more travel advice

From Baeza to Cascada San Rafael Transportation (2)

To go to Cascada San Rafael you shall take one of the buses passing Baeza for Lago Agrio and Coca. They pass by on the... more travel advice

Hotel Samay Hotels (1)

There are a few hotels in Baeza and after reading in the guidebooks I decided to check out Hotel Samay first. When the... more travel advice

Trout at El Viejo, Baeza, Ecuador - Baeza

Restaurante El Viejo Restaurants (1)

Baeza is not a big place, so when I took a walk in the afternoon I had looked for places where I could eat dinner. I saw... more travel advice

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LoriPori Mar 4, 2013 at 4:17 AM

Wonderful mountain views
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  MalenaN Mar 4, 2013 at 8:43 AM
  
  Baeza was a nice stop on the way to Cascada San Rafael.
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toonsarah Jan 13, 2013 at 12:05 PM

Lovely scenery - and that trout sounds tasty too :-)
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  MalenaN Jan 14, 2013 at 9:22 AM
  
  Thank you for visiting Sarah! Yes, the trout was good!
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Nemorino Dec 18, 2012 at 9:27 AM

I find it quite amazing to read about your adventures in all these exotic little places.
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  MalenaN Dec 18, 2012 at 10:09 AM
  
  Thank you Don! While in Baeza I didn't see any other tourists, but my stay was quite short.
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Redang Dec 15, 2012 at 7:05 AM

Another interesting page!
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  MalenaN Dec 15, 2012 at 7:48 AM
  
  Thank you Santi!
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globetrott Dec 9, 2012 at 5:02 PM

Baeza has some great scenery and surroundings !
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Kuznetsov_Sergey Nov 15, 2012 at 9:12 AM

I guess Baeza was really a nice place to make a break in your hiking. You had a good and cheap accommodation there and scenic views at the slopes of the Andes.
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  MalenaN Nov 15, 2012 at 9:16 AM
  
  Thank you Sergey!