Upano Valley sites
Archaeological Site Archaeological sites in Upano Valley's Amazon foothills
Upano Valley sites sit in Morona-Santiago Province at the edge of the Amazon foothills. Archaeological remains, riverine scenery and local indigenous communities draw researchers and visitors interested in pre-Columbian occupations.
Tips for Visiting Upano Valley sites #
- Plan visits in the drier months (roughly June-September) - heavy rains can make roads and river access to Upano Valley sites difficult or impassable.
- Base yourself in Macas and hire a local guide or community operator - many sites are on riverbanks or within indigenous territory and are best reached with locally knowledgeable transport and permissions.
- Ask your guide to include lesser-known roadside shrines, isolated petroglyphs and river viewpoints; those small features are often missed by visitors focused only on the main archaeological spots.
Best Time to Visit Upano Valley sites #
Plan visits to Upano Valley sites during the drier months (June-November) for easier access and fewer rain interruptions.
Weather & Climate near Upano Valley sites #
Upano Valley sites's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 14°C to 26°C. Heavy rainfall (2528 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (161 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Heavy rain (207 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Heavy rain (231 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Heavy rain (240 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (305 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Heavy rain (271 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Heavy rain (209 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Heavy rain (223 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (195 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (175 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
