Café Tortuga
A long-running backpacker café on Tena's riverside promenade, famous for hearty breakfasts, freshly brewed coffee and guayusa tea, and the most-reviewed restaurant in town.
Located at the junction of the Malecón riverside promenade and Francisco de Orellana Avenue, near rafting outfitters, Café Tortuga is the most popular breakfast spot for travelers heading out on Tena rafting trips or into the rainforest, and ranks first for breakfast in Tena on Tripadvisor. Signature items include banana pancakes, crêpes, fruit breakfast platters and green plantain pie, along with Charapate, a guayusa drink prepared the local way. Lunch and dinner feature burgers, paninis and salads, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. There are outdoor seats and Wi-Fi, and no reservations are needed. Prices are slightly higher than ordinary local canteens, about 6–12 US dollars per person. It is a short walk from Tena's city centre.
Opening hours
About 07:00–21:30 daily (may close at noon on Sundays; check before setting out)
Nearby sights
- Parque Amazónico La Isla
- Las Latas Waterfall
- Jatunyacu River rafting
- Jumandy Caves
- Pimpilala Waterfall
- Puerto Misahuallí
- Laguna Azul (Tálag)
- Jatun Sacha Biological Reserve