At the foothills of the mighty Andes, provides entry to the Amazon region through the Napo River, one of the Amazon’s major tributaries. Small business including cacao, guayusa (a high energy tea exported to the US), vanilla and handicrafts abound, and are of the city’s top attractions, along the banks of the river from which it derives its name. The majority of the population of the cities of Archidona, Tena and Puyo are descendants of the Kichwa people, and offer unique exposure to centuries of a unique indigenous cosmovision. In addition to the natural wonders of flora and fauna, the indigenous peoples who inhabit the region are eager to share their stories with interested visitors.