Amazon, Ecuador

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The Ecuadorian Amazon, known locally as the Oriente, covers the eastern lowlands stretching from the Andean foothills down into the vast Amazon Basin. It is home to some of the most biodiverse rainforest on the planet, sheltering jaguars, giant river otters, pink river dolphins, and thousands of bird and plant species. Travellers come for multi-day jungle lodges, canoe trips along tributaries, wildlife spotting, and visits to indigenous Kichwa and Shuar communities. Gateway cities like Tena, Puyo, and Lago Agrio offer access to protected reserves including Yasuní National Park, one of the most ecologically rich areas on Earth.