Attractions near Puyo include 'Pailon del Diablo'

There is no better place in Ecuador to see several amazing waterfalls than the 'Ruta de las Cascadas'.    An easy 45 km drive from Puyo brings you to Pailon del Diablo, the tallest waterfall in the Ecuadorian Andes. 

Located just 30 kilometers away from Puyo, the viewpoint offers a breathtaking view over the Amazon rain-forest and Río Pastaza. 

As the name indicates, ‘Mirador’ is a lookout, situated on top of a hill. 

Indichuris is the name of an indigenous community nearby that runs the attraction. The name means ‘Children of the Sun’.  

Swing over the edge at the Mirador Indichuris.  On a clear day, you could even see the Andes and some of its highest mountains like el Sangay, el Tungurahua, and el Altar in the distance! 

It’s an easy and pretty drive to the Mirador and there is bus access available from Puyo for about $1.00. 

This will be a private tour where you can meet and interact with an authentic community of women potters and see them craft their traditional ware as they have done for centuries.