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The Amazon

Rivers, forests and living cultures: discover the six Amazonian provinces and arrange visits with local hosts.

On the water in Cuyabeno
On the water in Cuyabeno

Explore the provinces

PastazaPuyo · Mera · Santa Clara

From Baños de Agua Santa, the road continues towards Puyo and the Amazon. The connection makes the change in landscape especially rewarding. The area around Puyo should not be confused with territories requiring much longer transfers.

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NapoTena · Misahuallí · Archidona

Tena, Misahuallí and Archidona offer an Amazon stop focused on water, forest and local practices.

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OrellanaEl Coca · Loreto · Yasuní

El Coca is a place to prepare a stay among Orellana’s forests and rivers. Yasuní requires time and careful arrangements.

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SucumbíosNueva Loja · Cuyabeno · Limoncocha

Cuyabeno and Limoncocha’s aquatic environments invite patient observation. Leave time for transfers and waiting.

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Zamora ChinchipeZamora · Podocarpus · Palanda

In the southern Amazon, Zamora Chinchipe connects forest landscapes with the early history of cacao use.

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Morona SantiagoMacas · El Quílamo · Sangay

Macas introduces a province where Andean relief meets Amazon forest.

Read the guide · Morona Santiago