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Founded in 1560 Tena is the capital of Napo Province and houses over 20,000 residents. It was formerly a major trading port of the Amazon and early colonial missionary area while today it is a major commercial center surrounded by a convergence of the Tena and Pano rivers and beautiful river walks and sand pebbled beaches.
Tourism has lifted off well in the past decade in Tena and the town enjoys year round ambient temperatures of around 24ºC, while it has developed good ethno-tourism with the large population of Quichua Indian inhabiting the area along with Chibcha and Quijos natives who have kept their own inherent customs, myths and ethnic life styles going despite commercial encroachment.

The tourist head quarters may be found at Bolivar and Garcia Moreno close to the market at the northern end of town while in the center is a pedestrian bridge linking the two sectors of town together. There is also a local market and airport used for local flights.

Source: http://www.thebestofecuador.com/tena.htm