Morona Santiago
Morona Santiago
Morona Santiago is the Shuar province of Ecuador. There is no province in Ecuador that can offer you a better insight in this amazing culture.
Together with the lush rainforest this province has many exciting things to do for individual travellers interested in learning more about the Amazon.
Facts and figures
Borders:
In the north Morona Santiago borders to Pastaza, west to Cimborazo, Azuay and Canar, south to Zamoro Chinchipe and east to Peru.
Population:
140,000
Capital:
Macas
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