Puyo, Commercial hub in Pastaza Province, Ecuador.
Located at 950 meters above sea level, Puyo extends along the Puyo River with dense green jungle surrounding its urban perimeter.
Dominican missionary Alvaro Valladares established Puyo on May 12, 1899, together with nine indigenous Canelos near the Puyo River.
The population maintains strong connections with Quechua communities, who received territorial rights in 1990 and participate in local trade activities.
The town connects to other locations through roads and the Shell airport, situated 10 kilometers away, which provides access to Amazon destinations.
The Parque Etnobotánico Omaere presents guided tours of rainforest plants, while Paseo de los Monos houses rescued monkeys, turtles, and birds.
Location: Pastaza Canton
Inception: May 12, 1899
Elevation above the sea: 950 m
Website: http://www.puyo.gob.ec/
Website: http://puyo.gob.ec
GPS coordinates: -1.49028,-78.00222
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:54
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