Nueva Loja is a small town in the Amazon of Ecuador. Known as Lago Agrío. Nueva Loja is the capital of Sucumbíos Province. Tourists visit this city due to its proximity to the reserves Cuyabeno and Limoncocha. Lago Agrío is also a place to start a jungle tour. Things to do in this town include ... Read more
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.
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, the main attraction of the Limoncocha Biological Reserve is its wildlife. Some common species found are the ... Read more
Sucumbíos is an Ecuadorian province. Its capital is Nueva Loja; also known as Lago Agrio. This province is famous for its biodiversity. It is home of hundreds of bird species, as well as many animals that live in the Amazon rainforest.
Sucumbíos' main attractions are the Cuyabeno Reserve, the Limoncocha National Biological Reserve, the Reventador volcano and the Laguna Grande (big lagoon). Climate is humid tropical, and hot.
Local holiday is the Provincialization of Sucumbíos on February 13.
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