Macas, the capital of the Morona Santiago province, serves as a base for a plethora of ecotourism, hiking, andother adventure activities. The city itself is a bustling jungle metropolis where people from all over thep rovince venture for business. Perhaps the most attractive aspects of this somewhat sleepy town are the Catholic Church's patroness La Mama Negra and the indigenous ecotourism opportunities.

Buena Esperanza is the most accessible of the indigenous stays because of its close proximity to Macas. For the more adventurous and athletic you can take a 7-9hour truck excursion followed by 4-6 hours of trekking through the remote,virgin, primary jungle forests for a truly authentic Amazonian experience! Touroperators in Macas are eager to sell their packages but be wary that many ofthe tour operators function as a middleman and a decent portion of your tour price is designated for their own pocket. A wiser economical choice would be to travel 30 minutes south to Sucua, the base of the Shuar federation, and organize an excursion there, perhaps saving you the booking fee allotted bytour operators and this ensures money paid goes directly to the communities.