- Arajuno
Indians.
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 and buildings. Shell abandoned Arajuno in1948 when the company decided to discontinue its prospecting in Ecuador.In the 1950s, Arajuno was used as a mission base by missionary
Ed McCully .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 still common for people to seek other methods of transportation even today.
Today, it is the location of the Arajuno Jungle Lodge, a privately owned and operated resort. 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.
References
* Elliot, Elisabeth. Through Gates of Splendor. Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, IL. 1981.
* [http://www.Arajuno.com Arajuno Jungle Lodge website]
* [http://www.youvolunteer.org/ecuador/teaching Arajuno Road Project website]Pictures
* [http://www.hollywoodjesus.com/movie/beyond_gates_splendor/Arajuno.jpgStreet in Arajuno]
* [http://losglatinos.blog.20minutes.fr/images/medium_DSCF0332.jpgArajuno River]
* [http://farm1.static.flickr.com/155/377828654_13406b266c_m.jpgAerial view of the Arajuno River]
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