Morona Santiago
Morona Santiago Facts:
- Capital: Macas
- Population: 137,254
- Size in square kilometers: 25,690
- Telephone code: 7
Morona Santiago is in eastern Ecuador, bordering Peru to the east. Macas' Edmundo Carvajal Airport has flights to Quito. Macas' bus terminal has service to Quito and to nearby cities and towns. Morona Santiago is one of the largest provinces in Ecuador and a large part of the area is well preserved rainforest, inside the province the Sangay Volcano National (a UNESCO heritage reserve). Main attractions in Morona Santiago province are:
| Sangay National Park | Macas |
| Tigrillo Hill | Alto Upano Archaelogical Complex |
| Upano and Abanico River | Alto Macuma Ecological Cabins |
| Quilamo Observation Point | Shuar Communities |
| Los Tayos and Logrono Caves | Macabea Community |
Napo
Napo Facts:
- Capital: Tena
- Population: 102,775
- Size in square kilometers: 13,271
- Telephone code: 6
Napo is located in the northern Oriente. Tena's bus terminal has service to Quito and to nearby cities and towns. Napo is not the most rich in attractions of the Amazon rainforest provinces, but a good deal of its area is given over to national parks and reserves. Main attractions in Napo province are
| Papallacta Thermal Springs | Tena |
| Antisana Ecological Reserve | Baeza |
| Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve | Archidona |
| Sumaco Napo National Park | El Chaco |
| Misahualli | |
| Llanganates National Park |
Orellana
Orellana Facts:
- Capital: Coca (Puerto Francisco de Orellana)
- Population: 120,781
- Size in square kilometers: 20,733
- Telephone code: 6
Orellana is located in the northeastern Oriente, bordering Peru to the east. Francisco de Orellana Airport in Coca has domestic flights to Quito. Coca's bus terminal has service to Ecuador's major cities and to nearby cities and towns. Orellana has one of the jewels of the crown of wildlife and biodiversity of Ecuador, Yasuni National Park and reserve. This is one of the most biodiverse areas in the Amazon Rainforest. There are tribes of groups such as the Huaroani that have not had contact with other people. Main attractions of the Orellana province are:
| Yasuní National Park | Shuar Nantip Community |
| Sumaco Volcano | Cicame |
| Limoncocha Biological Reserve | Nueva Rocafuerte |
| La Joya de los Sachas |
Pastaza
Pastaza Facts:
- Capital: Puyo
- Population: 81,417
- Size in square kilometers: 29,520
- Telephone code: 3
Pastaza is located in the eastern Oriente, bordering Peru to the east. Puyo's bus station has service to Quito and to nearby cities and towns. Pastaza province is an authentic nature paradise, in fact 80% of the province is not colonized and is home to part of both the Yasuni and Llanganates parks. The concentration of indigenous communities of over 30000 people is made up of Kichwa, Shuar, Waorani, Achuar, Zapara, Andoa and Shiwiar. Cultural immersion trips are available with local tour operators. Main attractions in Pastaza province are:
| Omaere Ethno-Botanical Park | Puyo |
| Orchid Botanical Garden | Cotococha |
| Hola Vida Waterfall | Mera |
| Fátima Zoological Center | Shell Mera |
| Caves | Arajuno |
| Taracoa Lagoon |
Sucumbíos
Sucumbíos Facts:
- Capital: Nueva Loja (formerly Lago Agrio)
- Population: 177,561
- Size in square kilometers: 8,331
- Telephone code: 6
Sucumbios is located in the northeastern Oriente, bordering Colombia to the north and Peru to the south. Nueva Loja's Airport has flights to Quito. Lago Agrio's bus terminal has service to Quito, Riobamba, Cuenca, Guayaquil, Tena and Puyo. Sucumbios has a lot of natural attractions and destinations. Main attractions in Sucumbios province are:
| Reventador Volcano | Nueva Loja |
| Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | Shushufindi |
| Aguarico River | Lumbaqui |
| Limoncocha Biological Reserve | El Dorado de Cascales |
| Imuya Lagoon | Puerto Carmen |
Zamora-Chinchipe
Zamore-Chinchipe Facts:
- Capital: Zamora
- Population: 88,778
- Size in square kilometers: 23,111
- Telephone code: 7
Zamora-Chinchipe is located in the far southeast of the Oriente, bordering Peru to the south and east. Zamora has bus service to nearby cities and towns. Zamora has nice attractions like the Podocarpus National park and waterfalls, Main attractions Zamora Chinchipe province are:
| Saint Cleotilde Waterfall | Zamora |
| Chismosa Waterfall | Chinchipe |
| Podocarpus National Park | Centinela del Cóndor |
| Chicaña | Pangui |
| Quimo Cavern | Nangaritza |
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