Must-see nightlife in The Oriente

  • Guayusa Lounge

    Tena

    Inside or out, the ambience at this hip spot is invitingly chill. The interior, brightened by huge picture windows, feels spacious and jungle-industrial,…

  • La Araña Bar Coctelería

    Tena

    The most popular place for drinking and carousing is the raucous ‘spider,’ across the river at the end of the footbridge. The cocktail list is varied, it…

  • Bar-Restaurante El Mirador

    The Oriente

    Five blocks north of the main square, this is where Macas folks come to chill with a couple of cold ones, including Ecuadorian microbrews, if you're into…

  • Bar Pappa Dans

    Coca

    Coca's first decent-looking bar, this palapa-style place has prime river views and good cocktails. There's sometimes a cover charge (about $5) for live…