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The Ecuadorian Amazon is an exotic paradise
that boasts a seemingly endless variety of animal and plant
species. Ecuador’s rainforest is home to almost half
of the planet's 8,500 bird species, more than 1,000 butterflies,
and thousands of reptiles and mammals – monkeys, rare
pink river dolphins, the elusive jaguar, twenty-foot long
anacondas, and schools of carnivorous piranha to name a few.
All of these species thrive amidst a primordial setting of
black-water lagoons, winding creeks, and towering Amazon trees.
Travelers often find the Amazon rainforest's
abundance and variety of flora and fauna overwhelming - one
Amazonian tree can host more ant species than all of the British
Isles put together and one hectare of forest boasts about
as many frog species as all of North America! In addition
to its incredible plant and animal life, Ecuador's Amazon
rainforest is home to thousands of indigenous inhabitants
from many distinct nations, including the Siona, Secoya, Cofan,
Shuar, and the infamous Huaorani. The indigenous tribes that
live in Ecuador's rainforest are the ancient keepers and guardians
of the Amazon’s biological heritage.
Ecuador’s share of the Amazon rainforest
(known as the Oriente) provides unparalleled opportunities
for experiencing the magic of the jungle. And, surprisingly,
travelers may access the wild green expanse of the Ecuadorian
Amazon relatively easily. All but the most remote areas of
the Ecuadorian Amazon can be reached by a 45-minute plane
ride (or an 8-hour bus ride) from Quito followed by a short
but delightful canoe ride from rainforest towns such as Coca,
Tena, and Misahuallí. Only in Ecuador can you wake
up in the Andes and watch the sun set while sipping on a cocktail,
poolside at your isolated jungle retreat deep in the Amazon
rainforest.
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