Ecuadorian Amazon Travel Guide

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Enjoy up-close encounters with centuries-old tribes and exotic animals while exploring a biodiverse region of Ecuador made up of dry landscapes and lush wetlands.   

A vast wilderness of unblemished tropical landscapes and immense biodiversity await in the Ecuadorian Amazon. This remote eastern region of Ecuador is where indigenous cultures live alongside a wealth of curious and colorful creatures. Witness the lifestyles of Andoa, Cofan, Huaorani, Kichwa and Zapara people, among others, who live amid the natural beauty of the crystalline rivers, dense jungles and forests of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Spot colorful flora and fauna at national parks and on treks.

Lago Agrio (or Nueva Loja), the capital of the Sucumbíos Province, is the region’s northernmost tourist center. Travel by canoe in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, a mystical flood forest home to anaconda, dolphin and manatee. Limoncocha National Biological Reserve has beaches, rainforests and swamps set around a lagoon in the Napo River. Snap photos of black caiman, meet members of the Kichwa community and sample cassava with yucca tortillas.

In Coca (or Puerta Francisco de Orellana), the Museo MACCO has archaeological artifacts that explain the connection between humankind and the Amazon rainforest. This is the gateway to boating and hiking excursions in the UNESCO-listed Yasuni National Park. Sheltering around 600 bird species, over 150 varieties of mammals and thousands of plant species, it’s one of the most biodiverse places on the planet.

Join thrill-seekers in Tena for white-water rafting adventures on the Anzu and Jatunyacu rivers. Educational tours operate in nearby Jatun Sacha Biological Reserve. Discover caves, cloud forests, mountain plateaus and views of Sumaco Volcano in Sumaco Napo-Galeras National Park. Relax on the river beach of Misahuallí, where monkeys roam freely through the town’s streets.

Puyo, in the south of the region, is home to the Etnobotánico Omaere Park. Spend an afternoon birdwatching, browsing medicinal plants and watching traditional dance performances by the Huaorani people. Toward the region’s northwestern corner, San Rafael Waterfall is a photographer’s dream.

Buses travel regularly from Quito to Lago Agrio, Coca and Tena. Flights also operate between Ecuador’s capital and Coca. Rain is common year round in the Ecuadorian Amazon with December through March being the drier months.

HOTEL ISRAEL

HOTEL ISRAEL

3 out of 5
& Rocafuerte, Nueva Loja, Sucumbíos
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Nueva Loja. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Lago Agrio Cathedral and Nueva Loja Tourist ...
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Termas de Papallacta

Termas de Papallacta

3.5 out of 5
km. 65 via Quito - Baeza, Papallacta, Napo
The price is ₹11,863 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
₹11,863
₹13,049 total
18 Jul - 19 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star spa resort in Papallacta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (355 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

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Gran Hotel De Lago El Coca

Gran Hotel De Lago El Coca

3.5 out of 5
Camilo de Torrano y Esmeralda, Puerto Francisco de Orellana, Coca, Orellana
The price is ₹8,341 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
₹8,341
₹9,175 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Coca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Coca Central Park and Senoras Terciarias Capuchinas ...
9/10 Wonderful! (63 reviews)
"friendly staff"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Gran Hotel De Lago El Coca
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Macas Glamping

Macas Glamping

3.5 out of 5
Km 8 1/2 Vía Macas - Puyo, Sevilla Don Bosco, Morona-Santiago
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Sevilla Don Bosco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Leonidas Proano Sports Center and Tito ...
Macas Glamping
Cacao Glamping

Cacao Glamping

3 out of 5
La Y de Husquila, Cotundo, Napo
Stay at this 3-star spa cabin in Cotundo. Enjoy a full-service spa, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Sanctuary of the Virgin of ...
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Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco

Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco

3.5 out of 5
Pa. 3 de Noviembre, Cuenca, Azuay
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room massages and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Inter-American Center ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (25 reviews)
"The reception was friendly, helpful and pleasant!"

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2025

Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco
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