Nuevo Rocafuerte

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Nuevo Rocafuerte is a village and capital of the canton of Aguarico in the Orellana province of the Republic of Ecuador .

The settlement lies on the Río Napo , which forms the border with Peru at this point , and is the easternmost place in Ecuador. The place has around 300 inhabitants and can only be reached by canoe from Coca once a day . In addition to a barracks, Nuevo Rocafuerte also has the only hospital in the wider area. The nearest roads are about 250 km away.

The most important son of the village is the politician and current President Lenín Moreno .


Coordinates: 0 ° 56 ′  S , 75 ° 24 ′  W