Woman Dies After Falling From Cable Car in Baños de Agua Santa

A tragic accident occurred in Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador, on Sunday, July 26, 2026, when a woman fell from a "tarabita," a type of cable car, in the El Placer sector near Río Verde. The area is a popular destination for adventure tourism, known for its numerous waterfalls.

Emergency services were mobilized after the ECU 911 emergency system received an alert at 12:02 PM. The ECU 911 coordinated a rescue operation involving the Fire Department, the Ministry of Public Health, and the National Police. Rescue teams successfully extracted the victim, who had suffered extremely serious injuries.

Despite immediate medical attention, the woman succumbed to her injuries during transport to a specialized medical facility, according to official reports. The severity of her wounds proved fatal.

Following the incident, authorities have initiated a thorough investigation into the exact cause of the tarabita's structural failure. The inquiry will focus on determining whether mechanical defects, operational errors, or inadequate maintenance contributed to the fall. The location of the accident is a frequently visited spot along the route between Baños and Río Verde, attracting many tourists.