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
Quechua 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 in
1948 when the company decided to discontinue its prospecting in Ecuador.In the 1950s, Arajuno was used as a mission base by missionary
Ed McCully.
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