– 20 minutes away from Tena, you will find the Jumandy Caves. It was a refuge for Jumandy, an Inca warrior during the Spanish invasion. There is a lot of history and scientific research in these caves. A short tour can take 45 minutes and can be scary because of the darkness, but they are definitely something that has to be seen. It has not been proved jet, if the caves have an end.
– The rivers are definitely a main attraction in Tena. They are famous worldwide for the green kayak and rafting activities. It is something that you cannot miss, especially if you are in Ecuador around January (Kayak festival) or in February (they celebrate Carnival like crazy). During the rafting tours, the combination of good weather, landscape, and nice food is something to remember. Does not matter if it is your first time, if you are a beginer or if you are a pro in Tena you can do all levels.
– There are more than 20 waterfall spots that you can visit, rivers and lakes only a few minutes away by bus. From Tena, you cal also get to the biggest waterfall of Ecuador. La cascada San Rafael is 150 m high and is 15 m wide. It is a spectacle.
