Tena

 
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Once an important colonial trading post in the Amazon, Tena is now the commercial center and capital of the Napo Province with a population of 19,000. The city lies 5 hours southeast of Quito, the capital city of Ecuador, and is surrounded by rainforest. The city is divided into two halves by the rivers Tena and Pano and connected by two bridges, one for pedestrians and one for automobiles. There are several sand and pebble beaches, as well as a number of plazas and parks for recreation.

Tena is famous for its rainforest and the rivers surrounding the city. The jungle is very impressive and there is no shortage of guides for those who long for adventure and a peek at the exotic flora and fauna contained within. Moreover, Tena has reached near legendary status with whitewater enthusiasts and boasts the best rafting and kayaking in Ecuador, and some say, the world.

Places to stay and eat

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Budget: Available

Mid range: Available

High Range: Unavailable

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Tena is a small town with all the basic places to eat. Try some of the places near the river for some of the best local food. The fish is usually fresh. Otherwise you can find food stands nearby the busterminal as well.

Services

Internet Access•Religious services•Bank / ATM•Travel Agency•Airport•Busterminal

How to get there

You can get to Tena from Quito by direct bus. They leave from the main terminal every 30 minutes. If you are already in Banos, just hop on any of the busses going in the direction of the jungle.
There are also direct busses to Tena from Puyo (3hrs).
If you are coming from Cuenca or Guayaquil, take a bus to Riobamba and transfer busses there.

Events

Current Events in Napo

Sat, Jul 24th
Simon Bolivar's birthday
Tue, Oct 12th
Columbus Day
Mon, Nov 1st
All saints Day
Tue, Nov 2nd
All Soul's Day
Fri, Dec 24th
Christmas Eve

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Yurapamba jungle resort

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The Yurapamba Jungle resort is a small resort with a very nice garden. Its very clean, has hot showers and a breakfast service.
At yurapambe you find a firplace, pooltable, a little shop and a massageplace. We did the rafting and a jungletour. People are very frendly and helpfull. Speaking almost all lanquages. www.yurapamba.com
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Reviewed by M Holwerda
October 11, 2009
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