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 its biodiversity. From Coca is easy to organize an Amazon jungle excursion or to access ... Read more

Sumaco volcano
Sumaco volcano. Orellana

Sumaco volcano is located in the isolated Sumaco Napo-Galeras National Park, in the Orellana province of Ecuador, west of Quito. Sumaco volcano soars 13,087 feet (3,990 meters) above the jungle. The area near the volcano is heavily forested. Due to its isolated location, Sumaco volcano is a rarely visited site, helping its excellent preservation. The ... Read more

Yasuni National Park
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.

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Orellana province

Orellana is a province of Ecuador. Its capital is Puerto Francisco de Orellana known as “Coca”. This province is surrounded by beautiful landscapes, flora, and fauna. Its land is rich in oil, being the oil industry one of the pillars on the Ecuadorian economy.

Tourists visit the Orellana province mainly to start a jungle exploration or to have indigenous encounters with local tribes like Taguareis, Kichwa, and Sachas. Main attractions include the Yasuni National Park, the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, and the Sumaco Napo-Galeras National Park. Climate is hot humid.

Local holidays are Cantonization of Coca on April 20 and Provincialization of Orellana on July 30.

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Language: Spanish
Currency: US Dollar

Location: South America
Country: Ecuador

Region: Amazon
Capital: Puerto Francisco de Orellana (Coca)
Dial code: +593 6
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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, ...

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Sumaco volcano is located in the isolated Sumaco Napo-Galeras National Park, in the Orellana province of Ecuador, west of Quito. Sumaco volcano soars 13,087 feet (3,990 meters) above the jungle. ...
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 ...

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