Category: Amazon
9 Ways Rio Quijos EcoLodge Connects You With Nature
Tucked into the lush foothills of the Ecuadorian Andes, where the mountains begin to give way to...
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Wayra Reserve: Rewilding near the Guacamayos Ridge
The Wayra Reserve, a relative newcomer among birding destinations on Ecuador’s East Slope,...
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A Botanical Garden Full of Orchids in Misahualli, Rio Napo
Orquiderio, a word boldly painted in white, is the only sign inviting visitors to the EcoSelva...
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What Nemonte Nenquimo Taught Me About Storytelling
Nemonte Nenquimo’s powerful message of Indigenous resistance resonates strongly in We Will Be...
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The Chontacuro: An Edible Grub from Ecuador’s Amazon
In the heart of Ecuador’s Amazon, there’s a delicacy that’s nutritious, delicious, and...
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Plan Your Trip To Ecuador’s Limoncocha Biological Reserve
When our friend and photographer, Humberto Castillo found out we were headed to the Yasuni...
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5 Essential Tips To Avoid Mosquito Bites
On my recent trip to Ecuador’s Amazon, I was extremely fortunate to walk away without a...
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Arriving at the Huaorani Lodge
Arriving at the jungle lodge in the territory of the Huaorani is an experience in itself....
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Visiting Apaika and Our Huaorani Hosts
While visiting the Huaorani Lodge in Pastaza, we were invited to spend an afternoon in Apaika, a...
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Dark Caverns, Rushing Cascades, and more at Las Cascadas Yanayacu
Hiking Las Cascadas Yanayacu became a transformational experience that I hadn’t planned for....
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The Wild Cuyabeno in Pictures – An Immersive Photo Essay
The Cuyabeno: A Photo Essay Let me introduce the Cuyabeno in pictures. In four short days, we were...
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The Surprising History of Chocolate
A well-known fact about the history of chocolate is that the Mayans drank this liquor of the gods...
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