El Oriente – rainforest at the foot of the Andes, among the most biodiverse places on the planet.
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El Oriente – rainforest at the foot of the Andes, among the most biodiverse places on the planet.
East of the Andean range lies El Oriente, Ecuador's Amazon region: an immense rainforest that, despite representing only a small portion of the Amazon basin, is considered one of the highest-biodiversity areas in the world. The provinces of Napo, Pastaza, Orellana and Morona Santiago hold rivers, lagoons and a dense network of indigenous communities.
Communities such as the Kichwa, the Achuar and the Waorani have lived in harmony with the forest for centuries, preserving unique knowledge of medicinal plants, crafts and ancestral rituals. Many communities now welcome visitors in eco-friendly lodges along the Napo River and its tributaries, offering an authentic immersion into Amazonian life.
Yasuní National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, is considered one of the places with the highest concentration of animal and plant species per square kilometre in the world: it is estimated that a single hectare can host more tree species than the whole of North America.
Canoe excursions, night wildlife spotting, visits to indigenous communities, piranha fishing and walks through primary forest to discover monkeys, tropical birds and extraordinary insects are just some of the experiences the Ecuadorian Amazon offers visitors.
If you're considering a trip to Ecuador, the Amazon is the ideal stop for those seeking authentic, unspoiled nature!
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