Personalize your trip, hiring a private driver to Misahualli
Make your trip to Misahualli an incredible experience by hiring a private driver. Without any doubt, he will take you to the best and most enchanted places. Therefore, the traveler will not have to worry about anything and will only enjoy the trip.
Misahualli is a charming village located in the rainforest of the Ecuadorian Amazon. It is only 25 km. from Tena and 4 hours from Quito.
On the other hand, Misahualli is very attractive because it is located at the junction of the Misahualli and Napo Rivers. For this reason, it is considered the oldest port in the Amazon.
Hiring a private driver, is easy to get to Misahualli
In my experience as a private driver to Misahualli, there are two ways to get there: First, from Quito. You take the Papallacta road until you reach the town of Tena. Then you have to drive 20 minutes more to get to this port.
Second: This is the most recommended option. It starts from the magnificent city of Baños. Then, you continue along the route of the waterfalls. During the journey, you can see some waterfalls such as the Manto de la Novia, San Jorge and finally make a trip to the most impressive waterfall of the Pailon del Diablo. After enjoying this hike, continue the trip to Misahualli. However, you must first pass through Puyo and Tena. This trip has a duration of 5 hours. However, it is well worth the trip!
What to do in Misahualli?
Your private driver will take you to see the most attractive places in Misahualli. If the travelers don’t want to go far, they can visit the Paikawe Lagoon. This peaceful place is located only 10 minutes walking from the town. In fact, it is a very small lagoon formed by the flooding of the Napo River. In the middle of this lagoon, there is a small islet where you can observe some species of birds.
The most attractive of Misahualli is the canoe ride on the Napo River to the wild animal rescue center called “Amazonico”. In fact, it is a charming place where you can see many wild animals such as tapirs, snakes, caimans, parrots, toucans, macaws and monkeys. Then, very close is the caiman lagoon, where you can observe several caimans. Actually, it is a unique experience to walk in the middle of the jungle to get to this place.
It is very impressive to ride on a boat by the Napo River. In other words, it is a mixture of living and experience on the river. Furthermore, delighting in the green vegetation of the forest along with the excitement of seeing wild animals. In short, it is an adventure not to be missed.