The Hotel Gran de Coca was an excellent place to stay in preparing to go to the jungles of Ecuador. The pool, dining, and nature area were nice and the staff was excellent. This is in Coca, an economically challenged place so don't expect oppulence and fancy restaurants, but the hotel was comfortable, clean, and had excellent food and service. Airport shuttle was handy though downtown Coca and the airport were in walking distance, but taxis are affordable. Speaking spanish is highly recommended in Coca generally as it's not a place with a lot of english speakers, but you can figure things out!