Amazon Travel Articles

Packing advice, including a list of recommended essentials for trips to South America. ATM/ Debit card. In every major and most minor cities in South America, I've found ATM machines that accept my debit card. Arrange for a fee waiver before leaving and save receipts in case there are errors. I was double charged or incorrectly charged more than three times totaling a staggering $970. I got it back, but it was a fight. Teva Sandals, durable and comfortable boots, and hiking socks. Hiking boots are versatile enough to wear to a show and tough enough for slogging through mud during an Andean shower. Your feet will thank you for the breather when you wear the sandals.

Rainforests are precious resources to wildlife inhabitants and our world! There are simple changes we can personally make that could potentially have a big impact, such as reducing paper usage & being mindful of what we eat. Reducing our consumption helps support the rainforests.

Discover the top 8 things to do in Manaus and make the most of your trip to this vibrant Brazilian city.

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.

Explore the top 8 must-visit destinations in the Amazon Rainforest for an unforgettable adventure.

Find the best months of the year to travel to the Amazon Rainforest & the Amazon River. The Amazon is huge, and different regions have different weather and climate.

In what has been considered a historic decision, Ecuador's Constitutional Court has ruled in favor of Indigenous groups, saying they have the right to refuse oil drilling, mining, and other extractive developments on their land.

A look at the botanical medical treasures that exist within the Amazon and other tropical rainforests. Details on how they are put to use in the Western world and a glimpse at how these resources are being threatened today.