Nature at its finest
The Amazon Rainforest is known for being one of Ecuador’s four worlds, is a true natural wonder that can provide you with that extra something you were searching for when visiting this wonderful country. The Amazon Rainforest covers the Amazon River Basin in its entirety, covering 1.7 billion acres. Brazil contains 60% of the rainforest, with the remainder spread across Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and, of course, Ecuador.
The Ecuadorian Amazon region, colloquially known as El Oriente, takes up the eastern portion of the country from the eastern slopes of the Andes to the eastern border. Climate here is warm and tropical, and the forests receive a great deal of rain. Despite its remote location, it is easily accessible from Quito via nonstop flights to towns such as Coca and Lago Agrio.
Wildlife
The Amazonian jungle is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including large mammals such as tapirs, jaguars, monkeys, and river dolphins, as well as colorful birds such as macaws, parrots, tanagers, and even a species of fungus that has newly discovered to have the capacity to decompose plastic naturally. The Amazon rainforest is a veritable treasure trove of life on the planet.
Ideal location to visit!
The Ecuadorian Amazon is a perfect destinaion for tourists. This region has a wide variety of visitor lodges that provide guests with convenient accommodation options and a nearly unending list of daily activities. The majority of these jungle lodges offer all-inclusive packages that include lodging, food, and naturalist guides to accompany guests on their adventurous excursions into the woods.
Ecuador has a well-developed tourism industry in the Amazon region, but the importance of conserving this faraway, rich, and unique region is never overlooked. The jungle lodges are all designed with eco-friendly intentions in mind, and they work hard to protect the environment. They not only give visitors the opportunity to experience the wild Amazon, but they also enlighten them on the importance of the region’s conservation.
Flora and Fauna
The Amazon Jungle’s fascinating Flora and Fauna provide the feeling of living in a dreamland. A new plant species is demonstrated practically with every move. Flowers, herbs, and spices like Yuca root, cinnamon, and orchids, which serve as the foundation for many medicines, foods, and decorations, can be appreciated in their natural habitat.
There are over ten million animal, plant, and insect species. The estimates are outstanding, if not conquering. Mammals, birds, and insects interact with you as you travel through the lush jungle. The Ecuadorian Amazon Jungle is home to fifteen different species of primates, which swing from tree to tree while birds representing half of South America’s avifauna fly overhead.
