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If that Chrissie money you got from Nan is burning a hole in your pocket, why not spend it on a break in Tena? We promise — it'll be the gift that keeps on giving!
It sits 120 kilometres to the southeast of the capital of Ecuador, Quito.
Everyone knows that time spent in the great outdoors is good for your mind and body. With that in mind, why wouldn't you venture 14 kilometres out of Tena to Jumandy Caverns? Jondachi River, 10 kilometres away, is one more popular choice.
Take a trip back in time as you stroll around the Jumandy Monument. This historical site has many stories to tell.
We suggest getting in the car and going to Misahualli. It's about 18 kilometres to the southeast and popular for Butterfly Farm and Quechua Indigenous Community.
Would you like to chew, chomp, gnaw, nibble and gulp your way across Napo? A world of scrumptious flavours awaits you here, so slip into your stretchiest slacks and bon appétit!
Rice and yuca are two common ingredients in many dishes here. If you don't have a love for them already, you will by the end of your holiday!
Of course, you can't visit Tena without introducing your taste buds to llapingachos (cheese and potato patties) or trucha (fried trout). Popular with the locals and considered signature dishes, they are a must-try experience for any food-loving traveller.
You're unlikely to need too much persuading to try come y bebe (drinkable fruit salad), a sweet treat that'll make you want to pack everything up and move here.
For lovers of a good pint, sit down at a comfy bar and ask for Club Premium Roja. Enjoy a glass with a side of joke-cracking and mingling with the locals.
Familiar with Ron San Miguel? It's one of the most fun ways to add some zing to your night out in Napo. Have a taste and then order a shot or two!
Try to blend in with your hosts by taking the time to learn an expression or two in the local tongue. 'Bien gracias, ¿y tú?' can be very handy. It's how you say 'fine thanks, and you?'. Another one to remember is '¡Feliz cumpleaños!', meaning 'happy birthday'.
Food, art and music — national celebrations show the best of what a country has to offer. Don't forget to join in on the festivities on Independence Day on the 10th of August.
You may be poor in U.S dollars when your holiday comes to an end, but you'll be rich in incredible experiences. "Adiós" Tena!
Time to fly home? Pack your bags, set your alarm and map out a route to Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX). It's around 95 kilometres to the west.
Book in at any of our best-rated accommodations, such as the Hamadryade Lodge and Yacuma Ecolodge, and you'll be certain to jump out of bed rejuvinated each morning.
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Learn about the local history of Tena when you take a trip to Jumandy Monument. Wander the riverfront and rainforest while you're in the area.
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Jondachi River during your travels in Tena. Wander the riverfront and rainforest while you're in the area.
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