Ecuador -
AMAZON RAIN FOREST
Amazon Rain forest is 50% of Ecuadorian territory. Its exuberant fauna and flora is home to many reptiles, mammals, fish, birds, plants, trees, orchids and wildlife in a natural habitat.
Traveling
to the Amazon Basin is discovering the rich biodiversity of
tropical rain forest. Most of the world's species of plants
and animals live inside their mysterious virgin forests; protected
in ecological reserves such as Cuyabeno and Yasuni whose main attractions are its lakes, tropical forest and caiman reserves.
Within the Ecuadorian Amazon there are several indigenous ethnic groups still living traditionally , each community maintains their own language, customs and traditions.
The legendary Amazon Basin represents the perfect mixture
between adrenalin and nature. Its numerous rivers, born in
the Andes, offer a real rafting and canoeing experience. Its
attributes make it the home of a huge diversity of insects,
birds, mammals reptiles and incredible plants; such as morpho
butterfly, toucan, parrots, jaguar, monkeys, tapirs, peccaries,
anteaters, fresh water dolphins, caimans, bromeliads, orchids,
palms and giant trees (60m - 200 feet).
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Ethnic
groups such as Secoyas, Huaorani, Shuaras, Sionas, Cofanes
and Quichuas form cultural diversity. An amazing knowledge
in natural medicine, shamanism and mysterious traditions represent
their deep relation with the environment.
Extraordinary
cultures, natural resources and the hidden cures to our illness
live in this paradise. Most of the plants with anticancer
properties are to be found in the vast Amazon rainforest.
Visiting
it, is being in contact with the perfect and colorful work
of nature.
ATTRACTIONS:
- Variety of flora and fauna.
- Biological & Botanical reserves: Cuyabeno, Limoncocha.
Yasuní, El Condor National Park.
- Papallacta thermal springs.
- San Rafael falls.
- Huaoranis, Schuar and Quichuas indigenous communities
FACILITIES
- Local airports.
- Dirt roads.
- First superior class Lodges and Hotels.
- River Cruises.
SERVICES TURISVISION OFFERS IN THE AMAZON:
- Eco-tourism.
- Botany & Zoology tours.
- Wildlife view education.
- Jungle expeditions.
- Multi-sports adventures.
- River cruises .
- Shamanism.
- Hotel bookings.
- Emergency response / Travel assistance
Look
at our available tourist
services or find out more about Ecuador.
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