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The Newest Province
Orellana, Ecuador’s newest province, whose capital is Francisco de
Orellana, has only existed since 1999 and has four cantons. Orellana is
rich in oil and wood reserves and has beautiful scenery and a wealth of
flora and fauna. It borders Sucumbíos to the north, Pastaza to
the south, Peru to the east, and Napo to the west. The Province’s
principle indigenous inhabitants are the Huaorani, Schuar, and Quichua
communities. Orellana has a total surface area of 20,652.6 square kilometers.
Puerto Francisco de Orellana
The colorful streets of Francisco de Orellana are full of business and
artisans who have emigrated here from all over the country. The native
populations, on the other hand, maintain their traditional lifestyle in
the jungle. From here boats depart to Iquitos, Peru; Puerto Leticia, Colombia;
and Tabatinga, Manaus, and Belón in Brazil. The fascinating route
down the Napo through the dense jungle comes alive with the sounds of
animals as you glide down the river.
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Ecotourism
Orellana has large, wide rivers, dense tropical rain forests, enormous
natural reserves, and a high concentration of indigenous communities.
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