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 Llanganates Mountains Range also part of the park holds the myth of a hidden treasure. Legend has it that in ancient times general Rumiñahui ordered ... Read more
Puyo is the capital of the Pastaza province. Located only 20 mi. (32 km.) from the town of Baños de Agua Santa and 4 1/2 hours bus ride from Quito (an hour by airplane). This small city has three main rivers: Pastaza, Puyo, and Bobonaza. Puyo is the central point to go to Baños, Macas, ... Read more
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 ... Read more
