Oyacachi Postal Codes: 150206 | El Chaco, Napo

Key Facts

Oyacachi is a rural parish located in the El Chaco canton of Napo Province in northeastern Ecuador. Situated within the Andean highlands, this small community lies approximately 70 kilometers northeast of the provincial capital Tena, nestled in a valley surrounded by the Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve. With an estimated population of around 400-500 residents, Oyacachi covers an area of approximately 250 square kilometers of predominantly mountainous terrain characterized by cloud forests, páramo ecosystems, and numerous thermal springs. The parish is administratively divided into several small communities and sectors, with its main settlement centered around the Oyacachi River valley. Known for its rich indigenous Kichwa heritage and traditional craftsmanship, particularly in leather goods and woodworking, Oyacachi maintains strong cultural traditions while serving as an important gateway to the surrounding protected areas. As part of El Chaco canton's administrative structure, Oyacachi represents one of the key rural parishes where residents and visitors can access essential services and information, including postal code details for its various communities and sectors.

Neighboring Regions

• El Reventador
• Gonzalo Díaz de Pineda
• Linares