Category: Amazon
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 in the Amazon
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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Christmas Bird Count – El Chaco and Quijos
In Ecuador, the Christmas Bird Count is held every year with a total of 21 established official...
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San Francisco de Borja: A Hidden Paradise
A hidden paradise just two and a half hours outside Quito experiences the pandemic in a different...
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Giant Catfish in the Amazon
The catfish is an example of mother nature’s generosity. Take, for example, the story of Robert...
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The Amazing Kichwa Lodge in Cuyabeno, Ecuador
The Kichwa Lodge is located in the heart of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, Ecuador. Our lodge is...
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