Tena, Capital city of Napo Province in Ecuador
The city stretches along the confluence of the Tena and Pano rivers at an elevation of 510 meters in the Amazon rainforest region.
Gil Ramírez Dávalos established Tena on November 15, 1560, marking the beginning of Spanish colonial presence in this part of the Amazon region.
Three indigenous groups inhabit the region around Tena: the lowland Quichua Indians, the Chibcha, and the Quijos, each maintaining their traditions.
Regular buses connect Tena to Quito through a paved road, with the journey taking between three to four hours through mountain passages.
The Jumandy statue at the city entrance commemorates the indigenous leader who organized a rebellion against Spanish colonizers in 1578.
Location: Tena Canton
Inception: November 15, 1560
Founders: Gil Ramírez Dávalos
Elevation above the sea: 510 m
Website: http://tena.gob.ec
GPS coordinates: -0.98900,-77.81590
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:06
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