Archaeological Museum and Cultural Center of Orellana (MACCO)
Museo Arqueológico Centro Cultural de Orellana
An archaeological museum on Coca's riverside promenade, showing painted burial urns from the ancient Omagua culture of the Amazon.
The museum sits beside the Coca riverside promenade and focuses on archaeological finds from the Amazon lowlands. Its displays include painted burial urns, pottery and stone tools from ancient cultures such as the Omagua, and it introduces the lives of local peoples including the Waorani and Kichwa. The top floor offers views over the Napo. The museum is small, and a visit takes about an hour, which makes it a good way to pass time while waiting for a speedboat or a return flight. Opening hours are posted on site and may change.
Opening hours
About Tue–Sun 08:00–17:00 (confirm on site)
Nearby sights
- Malecón de Coca
- Napo River
- Limoncocha Biological Reserve
- Sacha Lodge Canopy Walkway
- Napo Wildlife Center Canopy Tower
- Añangu Parrot Clay Licks
- Añangu Kichwa Community
- Sani Isla Community & Sani Lagoon