My name is Alvaro, I have had the opportunity to travel around 31 countries and see many landscapes, get to know many different cultures, learn English and German (my writing skills are not the best so apologies in advance for my grammar mistakes). I have gotten to know amazing people and collect unforgettable experiences. I’m also a solo traveler which is contradictory because I have almost never...
Sunday, October 16, 2016
What you will find here?
Here you will find all of the important tips and tricks for your time in Tena. We want to make your trip easier, cheaper, and better. The information here is given by a local who has travelled to many countries and is still fascinated with the landscape and the authenticity of Tena and Napo province. I hope this information will help to make you fall in love with this part of the world, in the same...
Why visit Tena ( part 1)
Many travelers skip Tena because of the lack of information. This little corner of Ecuador has more to offer than you might think, what you are missing here is huge. I will explain to you why:
– You can stay with communities and ethnic groups around Napo, Anzu, and the Misahualli River. You will be...
Why visit Tena ( part 2 )
– 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...
Why visit Tena ( part 3 )
– There is also a large range of options for volunteering work. For example, you can work with animals in nonprofit organizations like the "Amazoonico Ecological Reserve", teach English and German in communities located in the middle of the jungles, or you can learn about fauna with organizations...
Saturday, October 15, 2016
From Baños to Tena
This road used to be one of the scariest roads in South America but not anymore, things have changed giving the travellers a first clase road and an expectacular view (to se the old road have a look in the video from min 5:33 to min 6:06)
It takes only 4 hours from Baños to Tena. It is better if you choose a seat at the window on the right side. The landscape between Baños and Puyo is really cool...
From Quito to Tena
From Quito, it will take approximately 4 hours by bus (7 usd). If you take a taxi (best agency: Taxi amigo, or la cuevita amazonica) it will take only about 2:30 minutes (25 usd). They will take you from door to door. From anyware you are in Quito to anywhere you will stay in Tena. To take pictures...
Trip to Laguna Azul
Or
also known as
“Laguna Azul” even though the water does not have exactly
that color. Not far away from Tena (45 min with taxy) . You will enjoy the
landscape on your way. It is recommended not to go there if it has
rained in the morning or the night before because the color of the
water...
Trip to Pinpilala Waterfall
This
trip can be combined with la Laguna Azul tour but you will need more
than 4 hours to do it. You will not be able to do the tour without a
tour guide because there are no signs and can be triky. You will have to pay to the
guide around 25 dollars per group. If you come without a tour guide,...
Trip to El Gran Canon
I
highly recommend going to this place .It is a nice walk that will
connect you with nature. You can do it alone but inform
yourself very well before going there because there are a few
ways to get there. It is much better if you go with a tour guide
because the journey can be tricky especially...
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