Orellana

CULTURE

Museums and Culture

On the banks of the Napo River, the city's Malecon invites you to visit a space full of culture, where handicrafts of the three nationalities are exhibited in picturesque “malocas”. The MACCO houses more than 400 pieces of the Omagua culture. At 60 kilometers from the city of El Coca, in the canton of Loreto, adventure activities are carried out in its waterfalls and rivers, speleology in its caverns and community tourism. A trip cultural unique that you can't miss.

NATURE

Yasuní National Park: Exploration and Birdwatching Trails

Discover Yasuní, a natural paradise declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. Here you can observe various species of mammals such as monkeys, including the world's smallest, birds of various kinds, reptiles. Navigate through the magical lagoons and walk through terra firme forests full of life. Live an authentic ecotourism experience that supports local communities and connects deeply with the local people. nature. Yasuní awaits you with unforgettable adventures.

ANCESTRAL COMMUNITIES AND RURALITY

Indigenous communities and peoples

Orellana invites the traveler to discover one of the most authentic areas of Ecuador, home to the Waorani, Kichwa and Shuar nationalities, who still keep their traditions alive, the community-based tourism allows us to get to know the deepest part of these cultures. Between the Cononaco and Curaray rivers live Waorani peoples, some of them in voluntary isolation, protected in the Tagaeri-Taromenane Intangible Zone, which is part of the Yasuní Biosphere Reserve, highlighting its unique cultural and ecological value in the world.

Holidays:

Orellana proudly celebrates its most authentic and full of identity festivities in the month of July. In February, the Day of the Amazon has become a cultural expression and identity, the Amazon Carnival fills El Coca and other cantons of music, parades, dances and multicultural joy. In April, the festivities for the cantonization of Francisco de Orellana, fill the streets with joy, sports and cultural activities. Three unmissable cultural experiences to immerse yourself in the Ecuadorian Amazon.

GASTRONOMY

The cuisine of Orellana invites you to live an experience full of flavor and Amazonian tradition. The Uchumanka, became the emblematic dish of Orellana, a spicy soup of origin that uses chili, palm heart, white cocoa seeds, fish and yucca, this dish shines not only for its ingredients but for its cultural relevance in the nationalities. The maitos prepared with river fish such as bocachico, wrapped in bijao leaves and roasted slowly are the most representative, drinks such as the traditional guayusa, chicha de yucca, chonta and morete are available in squares, markets or restaurants. Let yourself be conquered by these authentic flavors.

CRAFTS

Discover in Orellana a living craftsmanship that reflects the essence of the Amazon. Each piece, made with local materials such as fibers, mud and seeds, shows the deep connection between nature and culture. Artisans create weavings, jewelry, shigras, baskets, mokawas, all unique designs inspired by the rainforest. Visit community centers and local fairs to purchase unique souvenirs that support sustainable economies and connect with the soul of the rainforest.