Jungle Madness in Tena Ecuador

Situated on the edge of the Andes, surrounded by hills

Tena is the gateway to the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle and experience the untouched jungle final. It is also known as "Cinnamon capital" of the country, because it Cinnamon thriving growth industry.

Tena is small enough to easily get. Upon entering through the statue of the city called Jumandy who in 1958 led the revolt against the Spanish colonizers welcomed. Founded by missionaries, the capital of the province of Napo is linked both Masahualli the Rio Napo and Rover, a tributary of the great Amazon is. They are the two rivers that come from the city center to find you.

Tena has many visitors over the years that some structures easily adjusted and aligned in the direction of eco-tourism tours. The hotels and restaurants are inexpensive usually catering for backpacking. The main attraction here is nothing but the thick green forest that lie ahead, and rivers that adorn the surrounding area. In this place, travelers from around the world to engage in exciting outdoor adventures.

The area of ​​the rainforest is puzzling about 15 to 20 kilometers from the city. 

To get a panoramic view of the jungle, you make your way to the biological station Jatun Sancha. Here you can well maintained in the jungle on a trail walk and climb a 30 meter high tower with an observation deck. The biological station has been established to set leading research and conservation projects perform rainforest. So, it's a great place to learn about the Amazon. How not difficult guides who will show you around the most interesting parts of the lush terrain to find for jungle trekking,. You can find several tourist information offices in the northern part of the city, in an area called Avenida 15 de Noviembre.

A kayak trip on the rivers of the Amazon is one of the main activities to enjoy while here. Rivers in the Amazon region of the Andes have a steady stream and are considered the most beautiful and cleanest in the country. If you do something more exciting, then wish for the rafting adventure. Tena is the perfect place for this, and was also the host for the World Rafting Championship of 2005.

Jatunyac is one of the most reputable rafting rivers in the area to produce the strong rapids and big waves. Other attractions that are near the caves Jumandi, the village and the Sumaco volcano Misahuallí. If you just want to relax and stay in the city, relax on the beaches of sand and gravel on the banks of the River Pano away.

Besides the natural beauty, another pride of Tena are the indigenous tribes that thrive and politically strong to continue in the country. The two main communities that are living here Ashin (Association de Shamanes indigenous de Napo) and FONAKIN (Federación de Organisaciones de la Nacionalidades Kichwa de Napo). Taking the time to learn the tribal people and their way of life, is also very rewarding travel experience.

Tena is about five hours southeast of Quito, and is connected to the capital by a road, even if it is not open all the way through. The city retains a bustling bus station and a small airport.