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Amazon River Fascinating Facts
Amazon River Fascinating Facts
Amazon River Fascinating Facts
explored regions on earth – find out more about the fascinating Amazon River.
It nurtures the largest rainforest on earth and provides life for a mind-boggling array of
flora and fauna – the Amazon River is one of South America’s most fascinating
destinations to discover and, despite centuries of in-depth exploration, it’s still a mystical
place that hides innumerable secrets. Learn all there is to know about this incredible
ecosystem and make your Amazon River visit in South America all the more rewarding.
Reflected jungle in the Limoncocha lagoon in the Ecuadorian Amazon, photo credit; Shutterstock
Reducing your meat consumption (Latin America is one of the largest exporters of
beef on the planet, and pivotal rainforest land is being bulldozed for farming)
Reducing your use of paper and wood (purchase products with the highest rate of
recyclable materials)
Do some research before buying ‘big-brand’ items (many mega-corporations
invest in toxic oil pipelines in pristine Amazon wilderness)
Support Rainforest Action Groups (environmental action groups can be highly
effective in forcing change – in the 1980s, ecological activists convinced Burger
King (US) to stop buying beef from the Amazon regions of South America in one
of the most successful campaigns ever held).
Want to experience one of our planet’s most astonishing destinations? Then join us on
an Amazon cruise and explore some of the most inaccessible corners of this glorious
natural wonder. Swim with dolphins, dodge black caimans, and be awe-struck by the
inherent beauty of the magical Amazon River. We offer bespoke tours aboard luxurious
riverboats, and include overnight stays in charming eco-lodges built along the shores of
the Amazon River in Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. Don’t wait any longer and go on
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Author: Laura Pattara
“Laura Pattara is a modern nomad who’s been vagabonding around the world, non-stop,
for the past 15 years. She’s tour-guided overland trips through South America and
Africa, travelled independently through the Middle East and has completed a 6-year
motorbike trip from Europe to Australia. What ticks her fancy most? Animal encounters
in remote wilderness, authentic experiences off the beaten trail and spectacular Autumn
colours in Patagonia.”
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