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Nuevo Rocafuerte
Spend 2 days in Nuevo Rocafuerte to explore Yasuni National Park with a guide; longer only if you want multiple park tours.
Nuevo Rocafuerte is a remote Amazon frontier town on the Napo River, serving as the gateway to Yasuni National Park. Access is by daily speedboat from Coca (≈8 h) or private hire. The town has basic accommodation, a few eateries, and limited services, making a short stay focused on guided rainforest visits the most practical.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep (drier season, easier river travel)
- avoid Mar–May (higher rain, longer boat trips)
- Airports
- Francisco de Orellana (OCC) · Mariscal Sucre (UIO)
- Nights
- 2
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Rules in force · 6Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Ecuador ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Ecuador's Ministry of Foreign Affairs or an Ecuadorian consulate.
- Ecuador ↗The Galápagos has its own entry controls: a transit control card bought at the airport before departure, a national park entrance fee, and inspections for food and plants. Check official Galápagos rules before booking.
- Ecuador ↗Several coastal provinces (including Guayas, where Guayaquil is) are under official warnings and periodic states of emergency; read your government's advice before routing through them.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Nuevo Rocafuerte, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).Ecuador-wide
- SIM or eSIMClaro and Movistar (plus CNT) sell prepaid SIMs in malls and shops with a passport; Claro has the widest coverage.Ecuador-wide
- Tap waterNot safe from the tap in most places (Quito and Cuenca's water is treated but pipes vary); drink bottled or filtered.Ecuador-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% service often included; add a little for good service.Ecuador-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Ecuador-wide
- SafetyThe town is low‑risk but basic services, limited English, and river travel hazards require a guide and careful planning.
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- RestroomsPut paper in the bin, not the bowl; bus terminal toilets charge a few cents.Ecuador-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police / fire / ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close Mondays; national strikes can shut roads for days.Ecuador-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportOCC Francisco de Orellana Airport (Coca) (No road or scheduled air link to Nuevo Rocafuerte; travellers reach Coca by air or road…
- Getting aroundAll attractions are within walking distance from the boat pier; no local transport needed.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedHostal Yurag Wasi room, a night, per personUS$12
- Mid-range bedHostal Chimborazo room, a night, per personUS$24
- High-end bedHostal Chimborazo room, a night, per personUS$24
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$30 · Mid US$55 · High US$80
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- OCC Francisco de Orellana Airport (Coca) (No road or scheduled air link to Nuevo Rocafuerte; travellers reach Coca by air or road, then take the daily covered speedboat down the Rio Napo, about 8 h (check current schedules and fares).) · UIO Mariscal Sucre International Airport (Quito) (Main international gateway; fly or bus Quito to Coca first, then boat. Allow a full day for the Quito–Coca–Nuevo Rocafuerte leg (check).)
Map of Nuevo Rocafuerte
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
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Jul
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
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Dec
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Mar–May. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jun (18 rain days), driest Jan (15). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nuevo Rocafuerte: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
All attractions are within walking distance from the boat pier; no local transport needed.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Yasuni National Park
goDoor to door: ≈4–6 h round trip
Hire a licensed guide with boat from Nuevo Rocafuerte (river travel only)
Guide fee $60–100 per person per day; guide registration required.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hostal Yurag Wasi
Air‑conditioned single/double room, $12 USD per night
Hostal Chimborazo
$24 USD per night, fan‑only room
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $30–45 excl. bed
- Mid
- $45–70 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostal Yurag Wasi room2 × 2 nights × US$12 | US$48 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$55 | US$220 |
| Speedboat Coca → Nuevo Rocafuerte (round trip)2 × US$19 · check | US$38 |
| Yasuni guide fee per day2 × US$80 · check | US$160 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × US$25 · check | US$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$52 |
| Trip total≈ US$142 per person per day, bed included | US$568 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Boat ticket Coca → Nuevo Rocafuerte (one way)speedboat, covered canoe | $18.75 USD |
| Yasuni guide fee (per person, per day) | $60–100 USD |
| Meal (rice & chicken or fish) | $3–5 USD |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | $0.5 USD |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Guides are required for Yasuni NP; none speak English (check availability).
- Border office for Peru stamps may be closed; allow extra time or go via Coca.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Fire / Ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Coca → Nuevo Rocafuerte speedboat: about $18.75 USD, 8 h (check)
- Hostal Yurag Wasi room: $12 USD per night
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (oh-lah)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much? (kwahn-toh kwes-tah)
- Necesito un guía — I need a guide (neh-seh-see-toh oon gee-ah)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Nuevo Rocafuerte. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep (drier season, easier river travel) · avoid Mar–May (higher rain, longer boat trips) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Boat from Coca (speedboat $18.75 USD) → Hostal Yurag Wasi → Yasuni guide
- Private boat from Pantoja ($10–25 USD) for flexible timing
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