Morona Santiago province

Morona Santiago is a province in Ecuador. Macas is its capital. The province was established on February 24, 1954. Morona Santiago is located in the Amazonic region, southeastern Ecuador, on the border with Peru. This province offers jungle trekking, trips to indigenous communities, and sports like kayaking and rafting.

Morona Santiago’s main attractions are Sangay Nacional Park, Cueva de los Tayos (Tayos cave), El Pan de Azúcar (sugar and bread), and The Kutuku Scientific Station.

Local holidays are Cantonization of Macas on May 29 and Provincialization of Morona Santiago on November 10.

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Language: Spanish
Currency: US Dollar

Location: South America
Country: ‎Ecuador

Region: Amazon
‎Capital: Macas
‎Dial code: +593 7
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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 ...

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Sangay National Park

Sangay National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Centre, located in the Morona Santiago, Chimborazo and Tungurahua provinces, Ecuador. The Sangay National Park includes three volcanoes: Tungurahua (16,457 ft - ...

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