POPULATED CENTERS – NAPO

Tena (provincial capital)
Archidona
El Chaco
Baeza
Quijos

NATURE – UNIQUE WILDLIFE

Amazonian birds (parrots, toucans, hummingbirds)
Monkeys and small mammals
Amphibians and reptiles
Flora and fauna of primary and secondary rainforest

NATURE – SCENERY

Amazon rainforest and cloud forest
Rivers, waterfalls, and caves
Lush valleys and jungle landscapes
Protected natural areas and reserves

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Rafting and kayaking on Amazon rivers
Cave exploration and guided jungle hikes
Waterfall excursions and swimming
Wildlife and birdwatching
Nature photography and eco-adventures

LOCAL LIFE – EXPERIENCES

Indigenous Kichwa communities
Community-based and responsible tourism
Cultural exchanges and traditional knowledge
Handicrafts and ancestral traditions

TRADITIONAL GASTRONOMY OF NAPO

Traditional dishes:
Fish maito
Chicken or meat maito
Grilled chontacuros (palm larvae)
Grilled river fish
Yucca with fish

Traditional drinks:
Yucca chicha
Chonta chicha
Guayusa tea
Fresh Amazon fruit juices

EXCURSIONS IN NAPO

Tena adventure and nature tours
Cave systems and waterfall routes
Rafting and kayaking excursions
Visits to indigenous communities
Ecotourism, volunteer programs, and jungle experiences