Upano Valley sites

Archaeological Site

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.

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Address: Upano Valley archaeological sites, Morona‑Santiago Province, Ecuador (Amazonian highland foothills)
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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.
When to Go

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.

Drier season (better access)
June-November · ~22-30°C
Relatively lower rainfall improves trail and river access for exploring archaeological and nature sites in the Upano Valley.
Wet season
December-May · ~22-30°C
Heavy rains and higher river levels are common, which can limit access to some sites and make trails muddy or flooded.

Weather & Climate near Upano Valley sites

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 62 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 15° - 25° 20° 161 mm overcast 85% 1.6 m/s 1.8 very high 12.1h
February Good 16° - 25° 20° 155 mm overcast 85% 1.6 m/s 1.7 very high 12.1h
March Good 15° - 25° 20° 207 mm overcast 85% 1.6 m/s 1.7 very high 12.0h
April Good 15° - 25° 20° 231 mm overcast 85% 1.6 m/s 1.8 very high 11.9h
May Good 15° - 25° 20° 240 mm overcast 85% 1.6 m/s 1.7 very high 11.9h
June Good 15° - 24° 20° 305 mm overcast 84% 1.6 m/s 1.5 very high 11.9h
July Good 15° - 24° 19° 271 mm overcast 82% 1.8 m/s 1.6 very high 11.9h
August Good 15° - 24° 19° 209 mm overcast 79% 1.8 m/s 1.7 very high 11.9h
September Good 15° - 25° 20° 223 mm overcast 78% 1.8 m/s 1.8 very high 12.0h
October Good 15° - 26° 20° 195 mm overcast 82% 1.8 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.1h
November Good 15° - 26° 20° 175 mm overcast 84% 1.8 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.1h
December Good 15° - 25° 20° 156 mm overcast 85% 1.7 m/s 1.8 very high 12.1h