Travel Articles: Rainforest Alliance

The amazing Amazon and Adventure life. A dream come true for me. As a child I always dreamed of going to the Amazon. Growing up in the Bronx there wasn't a whole lot of wild life, except for some squirrels and some sparrows.

My husband and I had an incredible journey from deep in the jungle in Manu National Park to the breathtaking Machu Picchu. We explored the amazing city and countryside cultures of Cusco and the many varieties of birds and other wildlife that live in the Amazon jungles. Beautiful views seen through the many variations of transportation and …

The Adventure Life grant program sponsored a reforestation project for the Cachiccata and Socma communities. Two thousand trees were planted during the project. The group used a tree call the Tara, which is native to this area in Peru. The tree fruit is another benefit to the community which will be enjoyed for generations to come. It also …

A fun and fantastic adventure searching and finding orchids in Costa Rica's central volcanic valley and nearby beaches.

Just returned from an unforgettable couple of weeks in the Amazon -- where Adventure Life is working on a project with the Rainforest Alliance and USAID to strengthen, lend and receive advice from community-owned lodges in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Had the pleasure to spend time with Achuar, Huaorani, Kichwa and Secoya communities.

We toured with Adventure Life and took the Adventure Pacifica tour. We had a great adventure, met lots of people and stayed in the very nice hotels. Costa Rica is a country rich with diversity lending interest, education and adventure to all.

Costa Rica was the perfect place for a perfect find. A book I had bought for my children turned out to be a whimsical tale of a Monkey taking photos of unwilling Rainforest animals. I later realized how similar my own circumstances were!

Costa Rica was a country of beauty and adventure and surprises.

The best hard work I've ever volunteered for followed by a relaxing and revitalizing stay in the Costa Rica rainforest.

Pacuare River rafting; Rainforest adventure; Bocas del Toro; Panama City

Costa Rica Tour - Turtles and Rainforest. This was one of The Great Vacations! We made new discoveries and new friends every day. Everyone we met was delightful, and Adventure Life's organization ran without a flaw. Thanks to all involved!

5 day expedition in scenic Magdalena Bay on the Pacific coast of the Baja California peninsula. You get the chance to take part in a sea turtle conservation project recognized around the world as a model for community based conservation. Also you participate in 3 whale watching excursion.

Adventure Life partnered with the Waponi project to purchase lamps and signs for the Secoya Lodge that started its operations officially in January this year. Here are images of the equipment being transported from the fields and rivers to finally reach the community. The Waponi project works to empower local communities to receive guests and …

It was a great Ecuadorian rainforest kayaking adventure trip! And we learned: that a large black garbage bag makes a great raincoat in a pinch.That you keep your toes away from streaming ants.To bring extra clothing in small dry bags so that you can go to dinner in something other than your pajamas. . .That you are ALONE when you are alone in the …

Wild Costa Rica Tour

8 Day trip to Costa Rica -- Osa Peninsula and Pacuare River, with transitions in San Jose.

Summer's here and it's rainy season in Costa Rica. But while a few rainy afternoons might keep some travelers away, there are plenty of reasons to put a Costa Rica trip on the list of great summer getaways.

My son and I had planned a trip to Yellowstone Park, but ultimately decided to take a trip that was like nothing we had expereince before. From Cotopaxi to the the Sacha Lodge, this trip exceeded our expectations. We made the right choice!

One of our Costa Rica accommodations was recently recognized for their commitment to sustainablity. Rios Tropicales Lodge received the "Level 4" Certification by the National Accreditation Commission for the Sustainable Tourism Program. Since the lodge's founding in 1985, they have served guests and the community with their mission: …

Your friends will be happy this holiday!

Apparently, we are not the only ones who are travel enthusiasts. According to the UN World Tourism Organization, international travel was 5% higher in the first eight months of 2013, with a record 747 million people leaving their borders to find adventure!

All of these world travelers will be needing …

Yacutinga Lodge recently received the distinction of becoming the FIRST ecolodge in Argentina to be verified by Rainforest Alliance. This reflects the lodge's commitment to operate sustainably and protect the surrounding environment. Yacutinga has been dedicated to conserving the Interior Atlantic Rainforest for the last 14 years, so this …