Tourist attractions in Ecuador
Coca City
Coca City
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Francisco de Orellana – El CocaNearby attractions
Places to visit within 30 km.
Yasuni National Park
This corner of the Amazon is considered one of the most biodiverse places on the planet due to its richness in amphibians, birds, mammals and plants. Declared by UNESCO as a world biosphere reserve in 1989, the park has more species of animals per hectare than all of Europe combined. As if that were not enough, here are also two of the remaining peoples in voluntary isolation in the world, the Tagaeri and Taromenane. We recommend you plan your visit with some time, Yasuní is approximately 2 and a half hours by boat from El Coca and you will need a travel agency or Ecolodges to make your visit. Discover what it feels like to breathe the purest air on the planet and enjoy nature while you watch one of the spectacular sunsets. How to get there From the city 2 hours by boat on the Napo River to the Alejandro Labaka Parish Hours of operation Monday to Sunday from 06:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.
0.20 Km.
Waysa Pamba Traditional Food Court
The food court of the Waysa Pamba Shopping Center has a variety of traditional dishes; Fish maito, catfish broth, uchumanka and the striking mayón skewer are part of the gastronomic history of the Orellana Kichwas. Cost $3.50 – 5.00 per person How to get there Malecón of the city near the Captaincy of the Port of Francisco de Orellana Hours of operation Monday to Sunday from 06:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.
0.22 Km.
Yasuní Land Nature and Adventure Park
Yasuní Land is a perfect place to appreciate nature, walk the trails and be part of the flora and fauna. From the 35 meter high tower, you will appreciate the Amazon jungle from another perspective. It is located 10 minutes from the city by boat navigating the Napo River until it reaches the mouth of the Payamino River. Entrance cost: $10 per person (includes entrance, fluvial transport and guide)
0.23 Km.
Handicrafts and walk along the city boardwalk
Walking along the boardwalk of the city becomes a cultural and scenic experience, since it combines the beauty of the sunset that can be seen next to the majestic Napo river and the story told by handicrafts made from recycled materials from the forest such as; seeds to make earrings, necklaces or bracelets, you can also appreciate the handmade and woven crafts of the different nationalities found in the Francisco de Orellana canton, a wide variety of souvenirs can be found in the malocas of the Kichwa nationalities , Shuar and Waorani, and that can be taken as a souvenir of your visit to the city of El Coca. How to get there El Coca, city boardwalk, Napo river, Chimborazo and Quito streets Opening hours Monday to Sunday from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
0.25 Km.
Coca Zoo
The COCAZOO Wildlife Rescue and Animal Possession Center was created in 2008 with the purpose of housing different wild species that due to illegal hunting are separated from their natural habitat. Currently the COCAZOO houses 200 animals corresponding to 50 species, including birds, reptiles, cats and mammals. In addition, it has a veterinary clinic where it treats dozens of wild animals, the same ones that are evaluated for their reinsertion into nature or permanence in the rescue center. The Coca Zoo is located 10 km away, along the route to the Dayuma parish, on the right bank, and can be reached by taxi or bus from El Coca.
7.49 Km.
Kushni Pakcha waterfall
Buoy and keel recreation, hydromassage, swimming, flora and fauna observation, hiking, walking, Kichwa dance presentations from the community, tasting of traditional dishes, photography. How to get there: Leaving the city of El Coca, road to Loreto, San Luis de Armenia Parish, Alto Manduro community (27 km) Hours of Operation: Wednesday to Sunday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
17.69 Km.