The Ecuadorian Amazon: the most biologically diverse spot in the world

The Oriente is arguably the most biologically diverse spot in the world. With its natural beauty and wealth of wildlife it is certainly one of the most thrilling destinations in Ecuador.

Having been born in Venezuela I was no stranger to the Amazon and exploring in the jungle. From a young age, I had the fortune of seeing the wonders of the “Lost World” many times and thought I wouldn’t find a great deal of difference in terms of the fauna. It turns out, I couldn’t have been more wrong. The diversity in terms of species, plants and wildlife in the Ecuadorian Amazon or Oriente, -how they like to call it- is immense. And that was evident from the moment I got there. I must admit I still find this crazy. So, needless to say, it is totally worth visiting even if you have been to other parts of the Amazon rainforest before. 

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