When we think of the Amazon , we often envisage Indiana Jones-style adventurists with Bear Grylls survival skills, but it’s not totally out of bounds for ordinary folk. Here are seven places every traveller can visit, writes Eibhlis Gale-Coleman. If you ever want to be slapped in the face by the paradox of your insignificance , visit the Amazon Rainforest.
It’s safe to say it’s massive, with 6.7 million sprawling square kilometres with corners in eight countries. Yet the region is a delicate balance of different ecosystems that demand our protection.
It cradles rare wildlife like jaguars and pink river dolphins and houses up to 22% of the Earth’s plant species, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. With such diversity, which region you pick is of great importance. These are seven spots to keep in mind.
Yasuni National Park, Ecuador Yasuni National Park attracts the vast majority of Amazon tourism in Ecuador, where the eastern third of the country lies in the Amazon basin. As a result, it’s an optimal choice for those wanting a slick experience, with clockwork transfers to moderate-to-luxury-priced lodges along the Napo River..
