It is known as the Heart of the Amazon or Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii, Puyo is located in the center-west of the Amazon region of Ecuador, in the province of Pastaza.
Puyo was founded on May 12, 1899, its name means haze in the native language of Kichwa. It is the second city in the world with more water resources, so it represents a showcase for scientific and community tourism.
The landscape and natural beauty of the city of Puyo, offer the best options to visitors and scientists who wish to know the impressive flora and fauna of one of the most beautiful places in the Ecuadorian East.
It is a place of scientific study and research, it protects, rescues and keeps endangered animals alive. It is visited by tourists and students in the fauna and ecological fields.
Dedicated to ecosystem restoration and environmental conservation, it is one of the most important attractions in the city and in the country. It is a place full of tropical flora and fauna of the Ecuadorian Amazon. It has a wide variety of orchids, including new species, that cannot be found anywhere else.
It has a large collection of archaeological objects and articles from Ecuador. Inside you can see replicas of the different types of huts or houses of various indigenous nationalities in the Amazon region.