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Eco Zoo San Martin

The local zoo is quite large and features animals from various parts of Ecuador; monkeys, Andean bears, tayras (these may poop on visitors!), and jaguars, birds including condors, toucans and parrots, and Galapagos tortoises from but also snakes and tarantulas.

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Website: ecozoosanmartin.com (opens in a new tab)

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Parque Aventura San Martin
Well-run set of cables with competent guides and good name-brand gear. The zipline trip goes once into a crevasse between two rocks at a mild incline, followed by a climb, a rope bridge, and a zipline back to nearly the start point. It's about 10 minutes out of town, and takes 15-20 min to complete the circuit.
$20+$5 for some photos and a video
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Statue of the Virgin Mary
Head up to the statue of the Virgin Mary which overlooks the town for nice views, but be warned, it's a heart-pumping hike! Elevation gain is 250m, the trail is mostly stairs. It starts next to the public cemetery, there is a small shop selling snacks at the beginning of the trail.
Free
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Puente San Fransisco
The bridge across the deep Pastaza Gorge is just north of downtown and a world class place for bungeejumping.
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Parque Central Palomino Flores
The central park just west of downtown is lined by the city hall and tourist information.