Mashient

This village lies conveniently next to the large Pastaza river, in which the Province was named.

In the early 21st century, a Christian camping project was started at Mashient by a missionary named Dan Rogers.

Before this project, natives were required to take a flight in a small aircraft out of the jungle, and a long trip to the western coast of Ecuador where camping facilities were located.

This long trip involved tremendous monetary cost and effort, and as a result the decision was made to build a permanent camping facility within the jungle.

Currently, the camp has two dorm buildings (separating boys and girls), and a main meeting hall.