The Amazon Rainforest is a wildlife-lovers paradise with animals and plants to find at every step. The forest itself crosses nine nations and covers 40% of the South American continent. We will mention a select group of Amazon tours that are in keeping with the Nature Conservancy’s definition of ecotourism: “responsible travel to natural areas […]
Photo: Spider Monkey at the Tambopata Research Center in Tambopata National Reserve After reading the literature to learn more about tourism and ecotourism in Peru to arm ourselves with relevant knowledge when making decisions at TourTheTropics.com, we’ve noted down the following post. Let’s start with an introduction to ecotourism. Ecotourism defined by the Nature Conservancy […]
To help you choose the best time to visit the Amazon Rainforest with info about weather, seasons, and rainforest travel, we have made a guide for Amazon gateways. These gateways are the settlements positioned at the edge of the rainforest where you will begin your tour of wildlife-rich regions. It’s worth mentioning that the best […]
South America offers fantastic countries to visit. Home to many of the world’s top attractions, explore the ruins of ancient civilizations, visit beautiful islands, explore vast jungles, and walk the streets of vibrant and historic cities. Peru Offering one of the most diverse experiences in South America, Peru provides fantastic experience of culture, history and […]
As the world’s largest tropical forest, the Amazon Rainforest covers 40% of the South American continent. The majority of this impressive forest is found in Brazil. Brazil is also where you find most of the Amazon River. However, in Brazil note that the river is locally known as the Rio Solimões. Brazil is also home […]
Although only covering 6% of our planet, rainforests contain over half of the world’s species.1 If rainforest destruction continues at current rates into future years, half of our rainforest cover will be destroyed.2 We should remember that between 1968 and 1999 primary deforestation doubled.3 The benefits of conservation and protecting rainforests are varied, but include […]
Ecuador’s Amazon is one of the most wildlife-rich areas on Earth. You can enjoy fantastic Amazon tours from comfortable lodges or aboard exciting Amazon cruises. Head out with skilled guides to explore this incredible forest. This is the far western part of Amazon Rainforest. It’s where the first trickles of the Amazon River begin and […]
Peru, the land of the Incas, is one of the best countries for Amazon Rainforest tours. You will walk through rainforest to see colorful parrots and curious monkeys. Enjoy a high chance of spotting jaguar on certain Amazon tours in Peru (see below). And you can even find the rainforest’s most luxurious lodges and cruises. […]
The best jungle lodges in South America will depend on your preferences. There are jungle lodges that focus on wildlife, comfort, culture and closeness to town. There are also lodges that offer you a balance. The top priority for most people is nature, which means you can find abundant wildlife to see many animals and […]
Ecuador has one of the richest rainforest areas in the Amazon Basin. There are some excellent jungle lodges in Ecuador. From these, you can experience Amazonia and see iconic wildlife. Spot toucans, macaw parrots, many different monkeys and much more. In Ecuador, the jungle gateway town to experience the rainforest is called El Coca. We […]