Tourist attractions in Ecuador
Monkey Island (Sumak Allpa)
Monkey Island (Sumak Allpa)
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Taracoa Lagoon
The Taracoa lagoon, fed by several estuaries and rainwater, is the largest in the canton with a 4-kilometer perimeter. The Ila Kucha Community Tourism Center works in the attraction in ecotourism activities such as canoe rides to observe the flora and fauna that inhabit around the lagoon, we can also reach a path that will take us to the Napo River. How to get there: From the city of El Coca, take the road to Auca until km. 15, left margin 16 km. to the Taracoa parish, 4 km. to the parking lot of the lagoon.
7.24 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.
13.23 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.
18.26 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.
18.36 Km.
Coca City
Capital of the province of Orellana, also known as the door to the Yasuní National Park, located in the Ecuadorian Amazon, it has a great biodiversity of flora and fauna, its cultural richness due to its nationalities: Kichwa, Shuar and Waorani, as well as being a hospitable and hard-working canton thanks to the efforts of its people who contribute to development, providing the best care that allows those who visit this beautiful place to have a unique and successful experience El Coca is prepared to receive national and foreign tourists, since it has several quality service establishments; hotels, restaurants, travel agencies among others that generate tourism dynamics and contribute to the economy of the sector.
18.43 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)
18.51 Km.