Explore the Natural Wonders of Ecuador's Amazon
The Amazon Rainforest is the world's largest remaining tropical rainforest, with more hums, buzzes, bubbles and chatters than anywhere else in the world. In the Amazon things grow on a little bigger scale than in other places. Here you can find the world's largest snake, the 30-foot anaconda, otters that are bigger than an average-sized man, the world's tallest trees, a monkey so small it can sit on your fingertip, a eight pound toad and spiders so big that they are able to eat birds.
Nothing is just ordinary in the Ecuadorian Amazon. At first glance, the rain forest is a vast green wilderness. However, as one observes carefully, this ecosystem is full of surprises for its visitors. Not only is each tree very different from the next, but also for every tree there are hundreds of other plant and animal species in constant interaction.
To give you an idea just how great the Amazon is, there are islands in the Amazon River that are nearly as big as Switzerland. In addition to this, more than 40% of the earth's freshwater flows through the Amazon basin - which is more than in the basins of the next six biggest rivers combined!
The Ecuadorian Amazon is home to thousands of distinct animal species. Some of these are indigenous and others are pretty common elsewhere in the world. There are also many plant species thriving in the Amazon - some of them are the worlds greatest recourses to everyday dietary goods. You certainly won’t die of hunger if you are lost here. Some of the world's favorite foods can be found here, such as black pepper, avocado, Brazil nuts, cashews, chocolate, eggplant, cinnamon, sugarcane, vanilla, figs and many, many more. The rainforest also produces many medicines and products used in industry.
Ecuador only has a 2% share of the of the world's Amazon. Nevertheless this region has enough accommodation to accommodate an entire army. No matter what your needs are - whether you prefer a five-star hotel with three course meals and hot showers, a camping adventure or something in between - the Ecuador Amazon will satisfy all needs.
User Comments & Reviews
2010-01-22 00:42:28
Highly recommend a visit to Banos; having visited in 2006, and enjoying the area very much
2009-12-29 01:06:00
It's always about greed and money - not people. We need to preserve ancient ways, not destroy them for money. The people know how to survive on their own and if asked, I'm sure would say they would rather risk hardship then lose their towns.
2009-10-12 19:58:05
Tena is a great place to raft Go to Yurapamba jungle resort its a beautyfull place where you can book the rafts
2009-10-02 20:50:24
Conocer Baños fue lo mas fabuloso,jamas imagine estar alli, es una ciudad bonita,alegre y de un clima agradable ideal para visiitarla
2009-09-24 22:32:57
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2009-09-17 17:26:09
TENGO LA SUERTE DE CONOCER LE PUYO Y DE VERDAD ES UNA CIUDAD MUY LINDA, TRANQUILA, Rodeada de HERMOSOS PAISAJES, EXELENTE temperatura, IDEAL PARA VISITARLA.
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