Exploring the Amazon's Upper Reaches in Tena

The city of Tena, the seat of the province of Napo, is another great destination to visit if you want to see some of the immense Amazon basin. Tena, Ecuador's cinnamon capital, was founded by missionaries not long after the Spanish arrived in South America and is becoming a more popular tourism destination due to its various adventure opportunities. Jungle excursions into the Amazon, as well as river experiences, including whitewater rafting and canoeing, are all highlights. Kayaking along the Tena, Misahualli, and Napo Rivers, the last of which drains straight into the Amazon, is another popular activity.

Tena also has a fantastic pedestrian bridge and tower high above the Tena River that offers amazing views of the city for those who prefer their river action a little smoother.

Location: Napo