"Coca - Puerto Francisco de Orellana" Coca by MalenaN

Coca Travel Guide: 2 reviews and 15 photos

Coca (Puerto Francisco de Orellana) is the capital of Provincia de Orellana and it is situated at the confluence of Río Coca and Río Napo, at an altitude of 300m above sea level. The climate is hot and humid and temperatures vary between 20-40°C. Since the 1980s Coca is fast growing because of the oil industry. It is a concrete town with a population of about 45 000 inhabitants.

Coca is the starting point for many jungle tours. Most tourists arrive by plane and are transferred to the docks from where they continue their journey down Río Napo to one of the jungle lodges. That is what I did, so I didn’t see very much of Coca. If you are staying longer there isn’t very much to do in the town for a tourist. You can visit the archaeological museum, take a stroll in Parque Central or along the Malecón or visit the market.

Last visit to Coca : Jul 2012
Intro Updated Dec 15, 2012
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From Coca to Sani Lodge by boat and then... Transportation (2)

After arriving to Coca by plane we were taken to the dock where we boarded a big motorised canoe. We travelled in that... more travel advice

From Quito to Coca by plane, and back Transportation (2)

To keep costs down I was first thinking of taking the bus between Quito and Coca. The bus ticket was $10 (2012) one way,... more travel advice

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Written Nov 26, 2012

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Along Río Napo

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Kuznetsov_Sergey Jan 11, 2013 at 6:01 AM

Hope you will be able to explore Coca closer but not only like the starting point for the tour.
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toonsarah Dec 23, 2012 at 7:45 AM

Helpful transport tips as always Malena!
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  MalenaN Dec 24, 2012 at 12:24 AM
  
  Thank you Sarah! I didn't see much of Coca, except what I saw on transit through the town.
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Nemorino Dec 18, 2012 at 8:32 AM

I have just looked up Coca on the map, and it seems to be very much off the beaten path. That river boat trip looks really exotic.
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  MalenaN Dec 18, 2012 at 10:06 AM
  
  Thank you Don! The second part of the boat trip was best, when we had left the motorised canoe and changed to a small, hand paddled canoe.