Tungurahua, Ecuador

High score (8-10) · Your profile

Banos de Agua Santa is the adventure tourism capital of Ecuador and the social scene that comes with it is real — the constant flow of domestic and international tourists through a small town creates a naturally high-energy social environment. The adrenaline-sport crowd (rafting, canyoning, zip-lining) mixes easily in the evening bar scene, and men who show up with energy find the town responds to it. Ambato, the provincial capital, has a more conventional city social scene with a strong university population and a Thursday market that's one of the largest in the country.

Mid score (6-8)

Banos is a great short stop but the social scene there is transient — everyone is passing through, which means connections are quick and shallow. Ambato is a real city but it's known as the most conservative in the Ecuadorian highlands, and the social scene reflects that buttoned-up culture. Men who read the room in each environment will do fine; men who bring the wrong energy to the wrong place won't.

Lower score (below 6)

Ambato's reputation as the most conservative city in Ecuador is earned — it's a commercial and agricultural hub where social norms are traditional and outsiders don't get much of a pass on them. Banos is fun but the transient nature of the scene means nothing sticks. Tungurahua as a base for social outcomes is weaker than neighboring provinces.

What's the median income in Tungurahua, Ecuador?

$6k median

What's the typical marriage age for women in Tungurahua, Ecuador?

Women marry at 23

How common is a college degree in Tungurahua, Ecuador?

20% men have degree

What's the average male height in Tungurahua, Ecuador?

166 cm local avg

What's the average BMI for women in Tungurahua, Ecuador?

Local women avg 26.3