Napo River
Río Napo
A major tributary of the Amazon. Fast boats run downstream from Coca for 2–3 hours to reach the rainforest, the main transport artery of Yasuní.
The Río Napo rises on the eastern slopes of the Andes, flows past Coca into Peru, and then joins the Amazon. Motorized longboats leave from the Coca dock and travel downstream for 2–3 hours to rainforest lodges such as Añangu and Sacha. The wide river, sandbars and riverside rainforest are scenic in themselves. Along the way you may spot hoatzins, herons and Kichwa riverside villages, and you'll pass oil platforms and barges. Boat transfers are usually arranged by the lodge, so bring a rain jacket and sun protection. Coordinates refer to the river stretch near Coca.
Opening hours
Boat departures depend on the hut's schedule, usually in the morning
Nearby sights
- Malecón de Coca
- Archaeological Museum and Cultural Center of Orellana (MACCO)
- Limoncocha Biological Reserve
- Sacha Lodge Canopy Walkway
- Napo Wildlife Center Canopy Tower
- Añangu Parrot Clay Licks
- Añangu Kichwa Community
- Sani Isla Community & Sani Lagoon