Shushufindi Canton

Shushufindi Canton is an administrative division in Sucumbíos Province within the Ecuadorian Amazon, comprising six main parishes. The territory is connected to neighboring regions through a network of roads and includes both developed areas and forest zones.

The canton was established on August 7, 1984, during a period when oil exploration was expanding across the Ecuadorian Amazon. This timing marked a significant economic shift in the region.

The name comes from the Cofán language, combining Shushu meaning peccary and Findi meaning hummingbird, reflecting the animals that share this land. This choice of words shows how closely the local people are tied to their natural surroundings.

The canton is located in a tropical climate zone with high rainfall, so visitors should be prepared for wet conditions. Travel is most practical during the drier months when road conditions remain more stable.

The territory contains multiple oil extraction facilities, making it an unusual example of industrial operations existing alongside forest conservation. Despite this economic activity, patches of forest and the indigenous communities living there have endured.

Location: Sucumbíos Province

Inception: August 7, 1984

Capital city: Shushufindi

Website: http://shushufindi.gob.ec

GPS coordinates: -0.18710,-76.64500

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:43