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The Amazon River Basin, or El Oriente to Ecuadorians, is the biggest region in Ecuador. Ecuador has 2% of the Amazon Rainforest and makes for a convenient jump from major cities. Tourist infrastructure is well developed, and most destinations are less than a day's journey from Quito.

Places in Amazon Basin

Coca

Napo

Lago Agrio

Tena

Misahuallí

Baeza

Macas

Puyo

Yasuni

Rio Napo

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Jumandy Cavernas

Don't let the entrance to the Jumandy Caves deter you from going inside. Yes, you will have to enter t...

The Omaere Park

Located about five minutes from the center of Puto, Omaere Park is a newer addition to the area that p...

Jardín Botánico Las Orquídeas

During your time in Puyo, the Jardín Botánico La Orquideas is a must add to your travel iterary. Loc...

Top Rated Hotels

Napo Wildlife Center

The Napo Wildlife Center is located on the Napo river about two hours by motor canoe from Coca. As jungle lodge...

94% - 5 ratings

Cotococha Lodge

One of the more easily accessible jungle lodge, Cotococha is located in the upper Amazon basin on the Napo river...

88% - 11 ratings

Cuyabeno Lodge

The Cuyabeno Lodge, run by Neotropic Tours, is a popular eco-lodge with minimal impact on the environment. Each ...

86% - 7 ratings

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Top Rated Restaurants

The Marquis Restaurant

The Marquis Restaurant is one of the nicest restaurants to be found in Tena, if not THE nicest. This steak house...

100% - 5 ratings

Tapir Lodge

Tapir Lodge is located in the Reserve of Cuyabeno, and has a capacity for 32 guests in double room occupancy, al...

75% - 3 ratings

Restaurante Safari

Restaurante Safari is located about 10 mins south of the footbridge on Tena's main street. This little rest...

75% - 1 ratings

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Top Rated Schools

The Amazon Spanish School

The Amazon Spanish School is located along the Tena River, just 1.5 km from the old center. Classes are no large...

75% - 2 ratings

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