Reventador volcano
Reventador Volcano

Reventador is one of Ecuador’s most active volcanoes. It has an elevation of 11,683 ft. (3,562 m.) above sea level.  The caldera is 2.5 mi. (4 km.) wide in diameter. Located 56 mi. (90 km.) west of Quito, on the edge of the Cayambe-Coca Ecological Reserve. This volcano is densely covered by forests and rises ... Read more

Tena
Misahualli river, 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. This town is the launching point for a jungle trek, rafting or kayaking tours. Tena ... Read more

Antisana Ecological Reserve
Antisana Ecological Reserve

Antisana Ecological Reserve is a protected area. Located in Napo, Ecuador. About 62 mi (100 km) from Quito. The centerpiece of this nature reserve is the Antisana Volcano. Ecuador’s fourth largest mountain 18,870 feet tall (5,753 m). Antisana Ecological Reserve is home to a world of unique flora and fauna. In fact, birding is one ... Read more

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Napo province

Napo is a province located in the Ecuadorian Oriente, five hours bus ride from Quito. Its capital is Tena. Napo's main attractions are the Napo Wildlife Center, Papallacta Springs; on the road Quito-Tena; famous for hot springs and hiking; and the indigenous communities where visitors can learn about their culture and traditions.

Napo is characterized by equatorial rainforest typical of the Amazon. There is rainfall year-round; heaviest rains are from April to June.

Local holidays are Provincialization of Napo on February 12 and Foundation of Tena on November 15.

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Language: Spanish
Currency: US Dollar

Location: South America
Country: Ecuador

Region: Amazon


Capital: Tena
Dial code: +593 6
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Antisana Ecological Reserve is a protected area. Located in Napo, Ecuador. About 62 mi (100 km) from Quito. The centerpiece of this nature reserve is the Antisana Volcano. Ecuador's fourth ...
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. ...
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 ...

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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. ...
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 ...
Pimpilala waterfalls are located in the community of Cando, parish Talag, southwest of the city of Tena. Tena is the capital of the Napo province, in the Amazon Region of ...
Reventador is one of Ecuador's most active volcanoes. It has an elevation of 11,683 ft. (3,562 m.) above sea level.  The caldera is 2.5 mi. (4 km.) wide in diameter. ...
Rio Malo waterfall is a waterfall located in the Napo province, in the Amazon Region of Ecuador. It is part of The Cayambe-Coca Ecological Reserve. This waterfall has a fall of ...
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 ...

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