Macas Travel Guide
Travel to Macas - Quiet Charming City
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The town of Macas has some 30,000 inhabitants. It lies south of the Rio Pastaza and is the capital of the Morona-Santiago Province. The area is less tourist developed than most Provinces in Ecuador and enjoys a quietness despite the important commercial and developing role that it plays in the Oriente.
Lying south of the Rio Pastaza, Macas is the capital of the Morona Santiago Province in southeastern Ecuador. The history of Macas is very interesting and has a 400 year history dating back as an outpost for Missionaries as well as facilitating heavy Spanish trading.
Attractions in Macas
They include the Sangay volcano, the 7th largest in Ecuador and one of the most active in the world; the Modern Cathedral of Macas; and the Rio Upano valley. Nearby attractions include Sucua, Mendez, Cueva de los Tallos, Limon, and Gualaquiza.
Activities in Macas
Visitors to Macas can enjoy birdwatching, walking, and biking.
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