Spanish Language Schools in Macas, Ecuador

Macas: Macas is a small town, capital of Morona Santiago in Ecuador. It lies in the Upano Valley overlooking a river with the same name. Due to its location east of the Andes mountains it is often referred to as the "Emerald of the East" and is a place where tourists can mingle with an indigenous family or community for a few days. The region has recently been offering jungle trekking to visitors that want to explore the Amazon Forest and for the thrill seekers out there the longest stretch of white water in the country if offered for kayakers and rafters to enjoy. Three active volcanoes can be found in the Sangay National Parkand is another big attraction in the area. The city itself is an important agricultural and livestock raising centre as well as an important transportation hub for small jungle communities to the east. Yuca, sugarcane, papaya, coffee, and bananas are all grown and exported from here.