The jungle

Amazon World

The Amazon or the jungle is a living carpet where there is always something to discover. From time to time the route becomes mountainous, with a tangle of trunks, branches that cover everything, and as the rain is constant, mud is inevitable. But the Amazon is also a territory where a large number of different species of plants and animals coexist with Ecuadorians indigenous peoples and even two isolated communities. The diversity is too great both naturally and culturally, but every detail of this ecosystem is vital and linked to history, which these inhabitants never forget.

Now, When you start planning a trip to the jungle with little time to spare, you immediately must imagine a journey to the our ecuatorian amazon world. It is a highly recommended option as it is easy to arrive from Quito via short flights or bus. This proximity minimizes travel time, making it a convenient option for travelers on a tight schedule. But, it is also important to mention that, we can divide our amazon world in the upper and lower regions:

Upper Amazon: The gateway to the Amazon!

It is easy to arrive from Quito by car or bus in approximately 3 to 4 hours. Making it ideal for a 2 to 3-night expedition combined with the ecuatorian highlands. Visitors can stay in a range of eco-lodges, offering from basic to first-class accommodations. Also, you can find opportunities for eco-tourism and community-based tourism.

Key attractions in the Ecuadorian Upper Amazon

It is an ideal destination for adventure and getting immersed in the local culture, with many outdoor activities and highlights:

Visit Tena and Puyo which stand as the main towns in this region.
Jatunyacu River: Perfect for thrilling water sports such as rafting and kayaking.
Jumandy Caves: Explore impressive stalactites and subterranean rivers.
Visit Kichwa communities to learn about traditional practices and crafts.

Lower Amazon: A deeper experience into Nature!

t takes longer to arrive there from Quito by car or bus, because we need at least 6 hours to get into Coca or Lago Agrio, but we can guarantee you a real amazon experience full of wildlife. Of course, you also can fly there (depending the option you choose). Making an ideal trip, we should contract 3 to 4 nights expedition to be able to enjoy it as much is possible. Visitors can stay in a range of eco-lodges, offering from basic to first-class accommodations . Also, you can find opportunities for eco-tourism and community-based tourism.

Key attractions in the Ecuadorian lower Amazon

Here, you must consider in between 2 hotspots of wildlife, important for the world and the ecuadorian goberment, that´s why they are protect in two national parks: Yasuni and Cuyabeno; places where ancestral indigenous communities live in harmony with the nature. Next, you can check more information about these beautiful destinations: