There are three rivers in the area which are perfect for rafting:
The Upper Napo: A Class-III river (the minimum level in whitewater is I and the maximum is V), perfect for those who do not have much experience in rafting. The excursion along this river introduces you to the exuberant Amazon rainforest, while you enjoy some exciting rapids and other calmer lagoons. Alto Napo is one of the tributaries of the Amazon and has sufficient flow throughout the year. However, the river reaches its maximum splendour between the months of October and March. The entrance to the river is less than an hour from the centre of the city and has more than 25 km (15 miles) of navigable sections.
Misahuallí: The river that gives its name to the valley in which it sits offers Class IV and IV+ rapids, the most challenging adventure in the whole area. You’ll pass through narrow and deep canyons, and you will likely feel just a little fear when your raft or kayak rushes down a 9 m (30-foot) waterfall. Just after, you’ll reach the longest stretch of rapids in Ecuador, known as Tierra de Gigantes (Land of Giants), but you can only do it between October and March, since the rest of the year there is simply too much water.
Jondachi and Hollín: the entrance to this grand adventure is only 45 minutes by car from Tena. The descent can be done in a day, with a lunch stop at a paradisiacal beach. Here you’ll enjoy Class III, IV and IV+ rapids, but do take moment or two to listen to the sounds of the jungle, which is alive all around you.
Read more in our post Thrills and Spills in Tena, Ecuador´s Adventure Capital.
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