Coca, River port city in eastern Amazon region, Ecuador
El Coca extends across the confluence of three rivers - Napo, Coca, and Payamino - at an elevation of 255 meters in the Ecuadorian rainforest.
The settlement transformed from a small mission outpost into a significant urban center following the discovery of petroleum deposits in the mid-20th century.
Local restaurants prepare traditional Amazonian dishes including maito de tilapia, fish wrapped in banana leaves, and chicha de yuca, a fermented cassava drink.
Francisco de Orellana Airport, constructed in 1958, provides essential passenger and cargo connections between El Coca and other Ecuadorian destinations.
The city marks the departure point of Spanish explorer Francisco de Orellana's 1541 expedition that first navigated the entire length of the Amazon River.
Location: Francisco de Orellana Canton
Elevation above the sea: 253 m
Website: http://orellana.gob.ec
GPS coordinates: -0.46250,-76.98417
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:58
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