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| ⚫ | '''Arajuno''' (pronounced ''ar-a-HOO-no'') is a jungle community in the [[Ecuador]]ian rainforest. It is also a [[Cantons of Ecuador|Canton]] (political subdivision) in the [[Pastaza Province]]. It is located on the Arajuno River, a tributary of the [[Curaray]]. The area is inhabited by [[Quichua people|Quichua]] Indians.{{Citation needed |date=September 2015}} |
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Arajuno was built by the [[Shell Oil Company]] as a base to conduct [[Oil exploration|prospecting]] in the area. The company employed many Quechuas to build an airstrip and buildings. Shell abandoned Arajuno in |
Arajuno was built by the [[Shell Oil Company]] as a base to conduct [[Oil exploration|prospecting]] in the area. The company employed many Quechuas to build an airstrip {{Airport codes||SEAR}} and buildings. Shell abandoned Arajuno in 1948 when the company decided to discontinue its prospecting in Ecuador.{{Citation needed |date=September 2015}} |
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In the 1950s, Arajuno was used as a base by missionary [[Ed McCully]]. |
In the 1950s, Arajuno was used as a mission base by missionary [[Ed McCully]].{{Citation needed |date=September 2015}} |
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The airstrip was needed because it was not until the late 20th century that Arajuno was accessible by road. The road to Arajuno remains a difficult ride, and it is |
The airstrip was needed because it was not until the late 20th century that Arajuno was accessible by road. The road to Arajuno remains a difficult ride, and it is common for people to seek other methods of transportation even today.{{Citation needed |date=September 2015}} |
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Today, it is the location of the Arajuno Jungle Lodge, a privately owned and operated resort. |
Today, it is the location of the Arajuno Jungle Lodge, a privately owned and operated resort.<ref>{{cite web |title=Arajuno Jungle Lodge |url=http://www.arajuno.com/ |website=Arajuno.com |accessdate=26 December 2018}}</ref> The Arajuno Road Project also operates in the schools along the road to Arajuno, supplying educational and sporting equipment and offering volunteer opportunities to assist in enhance local education.{{Citation needed |date=September 2015}} |
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==References== |
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* Arajuno Jungle Lodge website [http://www.Arajuno.com] |
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==Further reading== |
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* [http://www.Arajuno.com/ Arajuno Jungle Lodge website] |
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* {{Citation | url = http://www.youvolunteer.org/ecuador/teaching | title = Arajuno Road Project | publisher = You volunteer | access-date = 2008-06-15 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090322203336/http://www.youvolunteer.org/ecuador/teaching/ | archive-date = 2009-03-22 | url-status = dead }} |
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==External links== |
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070928042034/http://www.hollywoodjesus.com/movie/beyond_gates_splendor/Arajuno.jpg Street in Arajuno] |
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070731053103/http://losglatinos.blog.20minutes.fr/images/medium_DSCF0332.JPG Arajuno River] |
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* [http://farm1.static.flickr.com/155/377828654_13406b266c_m.jpg Aerial view of the Arajuno River] |
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*[https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=13/-1.2378/-77.6823 OpenStreetMap - Arajuno] |
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Arajuno (pronounced ar-a-HOO-no) is a jungle community in the Ecuadorian rainforest. It is also a Canton (political subdivision) in the Pastaza Province. It is located on the Arajuno River, a tributary of the Curaray. The area is inhabited by Quichua Indians.[citation needed]
Arajuno was built by the Shell Oil Company as a base to conduct prospecting in the area. The company employed many Quechuas to build an airstrip (ICAO: SEAR) and buildings. Shell abandoned Arajuno in 1948 when the company decided to discontinue its prospecting in Ecuador.[citation needed]
In the 1950s, Arajuno was used as a mission base by missionary Ed McCully.[citation needed]
The airstrip was needed because it was not until the late 20th century that Arajuno was accessible by road. The road to Arajuno remains a difficult ride, and it is common for people to seek other methods of transportation even today.[citation needed]
Today, it is the location of the Arajuno Jungle Lodge, a privately owned and operated resort.[1] The Arajuno Road Project also operates in the schools along the road to Arajuno, supplying educational and sporting equipment and offering volunteer opportunities to assist in enhance local education.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ^ "Arajuno Jungle Lodge". Arajuno.com. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
Further reading[edit]
- Elliot, Elisabeth (1981), Through Gates of Splendor, Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House.
- Arajuno Jungle Lodge website
- Arajuno Road Project, You volunteer, archived from the original on 2009-03-22, retrieved 2008-06-15
External links[edit]
Ecuador portal- Street in Arajuno
- Arajuno River
- Aerial view of the Arajuno River
- OpenStreetMap - Arajuno
1°14′04″S 77°41′15″W / 1.23444°S 77.68750°W
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