Visiting the Amazon rainforest from Cuenca

Visiting the Amazon from Cuenca, Ecuador is a must, nearest Amazon rainforest to Cuenca is the Podocarpus National Park, located in the provinces of Zamora Chinchipe and Loja, this is south-east of Ecuador — it is a four-hour trip by bus or car. Macas is the closest jungle town to Cuenca, Ecuador. This place is a great destination for recreational outdoor activities as rafting and kayaking.

The Ecuadorian Amazon basin is easily accessible. It is an economical option in comparison with other Amazonian destinations in South America.

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Podocarpus National Park

Location: Zamora Chinchipe province

Podocarpus National Park is located in the provinces of Zamora Chinchipe and Loja in Ecuador. It covers an area of 1460 km2. Podocarpus has some of the greatest plant and animal diversity in the world such as mountain tapirs, spectacled bears, northern pudus, and jaguars. Among Podocarpus National Park's main attractions are the Podorosa waterfall, Higuerones ...

Zamora

Location: Zamora Chinchipe province

Zamora is a beautiful and peaceful town. It is the capital of Zamora Chinchipe, Ecuador. This town is located in the foothills of the Andes Mountains, known for its gold-mining, bird-watching, and beautiful waterfalls. Zamora is also called either the "Mining Capital of Ecuador" or the "City of Birds and Waterfalls." About the altitude, Zamora has ...

Macas

Location: Morona Santiago province

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, Macas has an elevation of ‎3,445 feet (‎1,050 meters) above sea level. Macas is a ...

Sangay National Park

Location: Morona Santiago province

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 - 5,016 m), Sangay (17,159 ft - 5,230 m), and El Altar (17,451 ft - 5,319 m). Sangay and Tungurahua are active volcanoes. However, El Altar is an ...