QUITO-MISAHUALLI TRIP

3rd stop, Tena

Tena, the destination to the world of fast rivers and virgin jungle.

The adventure:
Rivers, south of Napo province, are the place for adrenalin sports. Napo's rivers offer all degrees of difficulty to practice rafting and kayaking. From smooth, crystalline currents to furious white water IV+ degree rapids reserved for the professionals of these sports. The rivers in addition to the vertigo offer the opportunity to admire the unusual landscapes like hidden cascades. For those who prefer land, this is also an ideal zone covered by virgin Amazonian jungle with all its splendour in an infinite succession of tones of green. There are birds like herons, sparrow hawks and vultures. The other option, that combines the skills of the andinists handling ropes and the boldness of explorers, is to explore caves that abound in the sector.
The options.
Several tour operators in Tena offer from a day rafting and kayaking to a complete four/five days schools. The price includes the rental of all equipment, a light food and the guide.
What to take.
The agencies offer all the implements for these sports. Use light clothes like shorts and t-shirt. It is essential that they provide you with a helmet, as on the river it is possible to be struck on stones when overturned.

Tena Area

30 - The Amazonic Park "La Isla" in the centre of City of Tena with examples of local fauna and flora.
33 - Rio Anzu is class II kayaking river.
34 - 8 kms from Puerto Misahualli is Latas waterfalls with natural limestone slide.
35 - 7 kms from Puerto Misahualli is Libreria de Pinzon is the name given to a limestone formation resembling bookshelves.
36 - Puerto Misahualli, a picturesque village at the junction of the Rio Misahualli and Rio Napo. In the plaza and on the beach roam monkeys. The Misahualli sand beach is a well-known destination for weekenders.
37 - Butterfly Garden in Puerto Misahualli offers examples of exotic butterflies.
38 - 2 kms from Puerto Misahualli is a suspension bridge of Pununo crossing Rio Misahualli.
39 - A lookout on the hill Rumiurco, located on 130 h. protected reserve of the hotel Misahualli, offers a view of the whole area.
40 - 4 kms from Puerto Misahualli is La Mina with mineral springs. The place attracts butterflies and birds of various species.
41- Take a canoe to a natural lookout at Muyuna, where you will have a beautiful view of Puerto Misahualli and Rio Napo.
42 - The Vasco ecological reserve offers 100 h. of primary jungle with trails and a complex of cabañas.
43 - The community of San Victor where are made necklaces of different seeds.
44 - Puca Chicta is a small native community on the side of Rio Napo.
45 - The location of foundation Jatun Sacha.
46 - The tourist complex of Sinchi Runa at the junction of Rio Puni and Rio Arajuno. It can be accessed by a trail from Puerto Misahualli (a 3 to 4 hours walk) following a jungle trail or by a river. Animal Rescue Centre offers opportunity to see various wild animals in semi-free conditions. It is one of the principal tourist destinations in the area.