Upano River
Introduction Kayak in Rio Upano, SucuaBeach by Caverna de las CascadasLogronoThe '''Upano River''' is a river of Ecuador. This river runs from the sierra to the depths of the Amazon. The river is mainly used locally for fishing, there is also rafting and kayaking offered out of Macas (class III-V). The Rio Upano is known for its fossils, sandy beaches and many hot springs. There are numerous river overlooks including one a block from the central park of Logroño. There is also a cable car that crosses the river outside of Logroño across from Shuar Community ("La Union").
History The Upano Valley is home to oldest currently-known urban settlements in the Amazon. Archaeological digs and LIDAR surveys published in 2024 revealed a complex network of roads connecting densely-populated areas dating back to at least 500BCE and occupied as late as 600CE.
See also *List of rivers of Ecuador
References * Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993. *   GEOnet Names Server*  Water Resources Assessment of Ecuador