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Mera

Pastaza Province, Ecuador · South America

About Mera

Mera is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Shell, 29km from Ruta de las Cascadas (Baños).

Mera is a town located in Pastaza Province, Ecuador. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Mera sits in Ecuador, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Guayaquil time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mera to your route.

About Mera

Mera Canton is a canton of Ecuador, located in the Pastaza Province. Its population at the 2010 census was 11.861. The canton is divided into 3 parishes: Mera, Shell and Madre Tierra. Its administrative capital is the town of Mera. However, most of the canton's population lives in the city of Shell (pop. 8.752). Rio

Read more Amazonas Airport is located in Shell and serves as a military base and hub for bushflying to remote communities in the Amazon.

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Where is Mera located?

Mera is located in Pastaza Province, Ecuador, South America. The coordinates are -1.4605 latitude, -78.1135 longitude.

What is the population of Mera?

Mera has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Ecuador.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
South America
Country
Ecuador
Region
Pastaza Province
Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
-1.4605, -78.1135

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Ecuador

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Mera

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Ruta de las Cascadas (Baños)

A thrilling bike ride or bus route past dozens of waterfalls including the 80-meter Pailón del Diablo, descending through cloud forest to the Amazon basin.

29 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Baños de Agua Santa

An adventure town at the base of the active Tungurahua volcano, famous for the Swing at the End of the World and the Route of Waterfalls.

36 km · about 40 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Mera.

Shell

🇪🇨 Ecuador

7 km away

Madre Tierra

🇪🇨 Ecuador

13 km away

Puyo

🇪🇨 Ecuador

13 km awayPop. 24,881

Fátima

🇪🇨 Ecuador

13 km away

Diez de Agosto

🇪🇨 Ecuador

23 km away

Palora

🇪🇨 Ecuador

31 km awayPop. 6,472

Santa Clara

🇪🇨 Ecuador

33 km away

Baños

🇪🇨 Ecuador

35 km awayPop. 9,501

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