Cayambe Coca National Park

Cayambe Coca National Park is a protected area of damp forests and high grass plains. It extends throughout the provinces of Imbabura, Pichincha, Napo, and Sucumbios. Located about 24 mi. (38 km.) West of Quito. The reserve protects several volcanoes ...

Llanganates National Park

Llanganates National Park is a protected area part of the Tungurahua and Napo in Ecuador. This park has stunning lakes, rivers, mountains, and cloud forests. Llanganates means "beautiful hill". The Llanganates Mountains Range also part of the park holds the ...

Yacuri National Park

Yacuri National Park is a protected area. Located southeast of Ecuador, on the border with Peru, between the provinces of Loja and Zamora Chinchipe. The park protects moorland, cloud forests, and dry scrub. The reserve has over 46 high-altitude lakes. ...

Tena

Tena is a peaceful town, capital of the Napo province, Ecuador. Tena is also known as "Cinnamon Capital" — "Capital de la Canela" in Spanish. "Canela" means "cinnamon" — Tena is located right where the rivers Tena and Napo converge. ...

Puerto Francisco de Orellana (Coca)

Puerto Francisco de Orellana, also known as "Coca." Coca is the capital of the Orellana province, Ecuador. Puerto Francisco de Orellana is situated at the junction of the Coca, Payamino, and Napo Rivers. Coca's main attractions are its nature and ...

Puyo

Puyo is the capital of the Pastaza province. Located only 20 mi. (32 km.) from the town of Baños de Agua Santa and 4 1/2 hours bus ride from Quito (an hour by airplane). This small city has three main ...

San Rafael waterfall

San Rafael waterfall, in the Coca River, is one of the largest waterfalls in the eastern part of Ecuador. This waterfall has a fall of more than 492 ft. (150 m.). Indeed, San Rafael is a spectacular waterfall, worth the visit. ...

Limoncocha Biological Reserve

Limoncocha Biological Reserve is located in the Sucumbios province, Ecuador. This is about 229 miles east from Quito. The reserve has an area of 11,399 acres (​​4,613 hectares). One of its most important natural beauties is the Limoncocha lagoon, although, ...

Papallacta

Papallacta is a small town located in the Napo province, 20 miles west from Quito. Nestled between the Cayambe and the Antisana volcanoes. The town has an elevation of 10,800 ft. (3,300 mt.) Things to do include going to the Papallacta ...

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve is a protected area located in the Sucumbíos and Orellana provinces. It provides home and habitat for countless of plant, animal, and more than 515 species of birds.

Yasuni National Park

Yasuni National Park is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. It homes many species of mammals including pink river dolphins. As well as birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects.

Macas

Macas is a small town, capital of Morona Santiago, Ecuador. It is known as the "Emerald of the East" due to its location east of the Andes mountains. Macas lies in the Upano Valley overlooking the Upano River. About the altitude, ...