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Ecuador FAQs

You have booked your trip to Ecuador. Now what? Getting ready for this trip of a lifetime can result in some uncertainty. Our FAQ answers some of the most common traveler questions. From packing suggestions to what currency to bring, this will hopefully help you prepare for your Ecuador trip!
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Galapagos FAQs

Do you want to book a trip to the Galapagos Islands but aren't exactly sure where to start? Our FAQ article answers some of the most common traveler questions. From what time of year to visit to packing suggestions, this guide will hopefully help you in the planning process. No matter what, this is sure to be a trip of a lifetime!
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Unforgettable Amazon Rainforest Activities

The Amazon Rainforest is an extraordinary destination that appeals to adventurers, nature enthusiasts, families, and anyone seeking a profound connection with the natural world. The world's largest tropical rainforest, the Amazon is a place of unparalleled biodiversity.
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Double the Adventure

Before embarking on a journey, you put a lot of effort into deciding where to go, preparing, and researching. While taking the time to organize a trip, why not plan to see TWO destinations? There are so many possible combinations of places that are easy to see during one adventure, and we love customizing these fusion trips for our travelers! …
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Get Inspired Video Series

If you haven't been inspired by them yet, let us introduce Nik & Dusty Green. Let's just say that they are two of our favorite Adventure Lifers of all time. As a result, we have asked them to take their video cameras with them in order to show all of you fine folks what our incredible trips are truly like. Follow this fun-loving …
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Places to Visit in the Amazon Rainforest

Ready to visit the Amazon Rainforest? Our complete guide highlights must-see spots, wildlife, and breathtaking places to visit in the Amazon Rainforest safely.
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Tambopata Research Center

The Tambopata Research Center is a spartan yet comfortable 13 bedroom lodge built to accommodate Peru travelers and researchers alike while protecting the adjacent macaw clay lick.
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About Rainforests: By the Numbers

Statistics and important information regarding Amazon rainforest weather, area coverage, animal species, vegetation, medicines and food.
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Health Tips for Going to the Jungle

Preparing for a trip to the Amazon should include considering how to stay healthy during it. This article gives you some advice for your time in the Amazon, including tips on how to avoid traveler's diarrhea and malaria, as well as recommended vaccinations and boosters.
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Travel Video: The Tambopata National Reserve in the Peruvian Amazon

Adventure Life travelers, Greg and Bridget Litten, share with us a bit of their Amazon adventures in Peru's Tambopata National Reserve. The Tambopata National Reserve (TNR) is part of a 3.7 million acre reserve in southeastern Amazonian Peru. It protects the biological diversity of the entire watersheds of the Tavara and the Candamo Rivers and …
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How to Choose an Amazon Cruise

When deciding which Amazon cruise to choose for an adventure in the jungle the main decision is picking between Ecuador, Peru, or Brazil. Each country has different highlights and each has different options for boats and different lengths of tours.
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What Can I Do to Help the Amazon Rainforest?

Wondering what you can do to help the rainforest? Explore ways to save the Amazon Rainforest and protect one of Earth’s vital ecosystems for the future ahead.
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Top 10 Must-See Andes Mountains Attractions

Explore the top 10 things to do and see in the Andes Mountains for an unforgettable adventure.
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The World's Largest Macaw Lick

Visit the world’s largest macaw clay lick in Peru near Tambopata Research Center. Watch hundreds of colorful macaws gather in a breathtaking rainforest show.
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Top Amazon River & Tributaries Cruise Ports

Ports of call in the Amazon include Yasuni National Park in Ecuador, Iquitos in Peru, and Manaus in Brazil. Unlike traditional cruise stops, the Amazon’s popular destinations focus on the natural wonders that brought explorers to South America from around the world after Francisco de Orellana’s journey down the length of the river in 1541.
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Amazon River Cruises vs. Staying in an Amazon Lodge

Deciding whether to explore the jungle of South America on an Amazon River cruise vs. staying at an Amazon lodge is mostly a matter of travel preferences. Each has specific qualities that the other lacks and both visit many of the same regions and destinations.
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Jungle Packing Tips

Discover the ultimate Amazon packing list. Learn what to bring to the Amazon Rainforest and what to wear in the jungle for comfort, safety, and adventure.
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Indigenous People

Meet indigenous Amazon tribes and explore the lives of native Amazonians. Learn how Amazon forest people preserve traditions, culture, and the rainforest.
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Amazon Travel Highlights - Most Popular Destinations

Explore the top Amazon travel highlights with Adventure Life. Visit the most popular destinations, from rainforest lodges to river cruises and cultural tours.
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Amazon Activities and Weather

No matter what region of the Amazon you are visiting, you are in for a true adventure! Being well-prepared for your time in the rainforest can make your trip more enjoyable, comfortable, and safe. This guide gives some general information about activities and weather to expect during your jungle tour.
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Amazon FAQs

From weather to packing, our guide answers top Amazon travel questions. Explore tours, tips, and advice to help plan your perfect rainforest experience trip.
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Best Time of Year to Travel to the Amazon

Wondering the best time to visit the Amazon? Explore Amazon rainforest seasons, climate tips, and the best month to visit Amazon Rainforest for a wildlife trip.
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Medicinal Treasures of the Rainforest

Discover the power of rainforest medicine. Learn about healing traditions, medicinal plants, and how the Amazon rainforest provides natural remedies for health.
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Amazon Rainforest Animals: Most Unique Animals on Earth

Discover incredible Amazon rainforest animals and tropical wildlife. Learn how animals in the rainforest survive, and make the Amazon one of Earth’s wonders.
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