Articles related to "Amazon Basin"

A trip to Rurrenabaque is difficult because of its remoteness but well worth the time for an unforgettable trip to the pampas wetlands area.

For the adventurous traveler, one of the best and cheapest ways to access the Amazon Basin jungle is via Rurrenabaque, Bolivia.

It isn't just Calloa but other ports along its coast and in its Amazonian basin that are being revitalized by local and foreign investment as Peru upgrades infrastructure

In an ideal world, travelers have time to do everything, but usually choices must be made. Here is a guide to help a backpacker choose between the jungle and the pampas.

Facts for visitors on skiing, downhill mountain biking, altitude, World Heritage, silver mine tours, Quecha, Aymara, trekking, Cordillera Real, Rurrenabaque & Inca ruins.

While many people may be familiar with Ecuador's famous Galapagos Islands, great adventures can also be experienced in Ecuador's rainforest in the Amazon River Basin.

Rosewood has traditionally been used for furniture making but it is now being used in aromatherapy also; in Brazil, Rosewood is already an endangered species.

This 37-square mile island is shared by two nationalities, French on the north and Dutch on the south.

Whether they are rainforests or monsoon forests, tropical forests contain the largest variety of animal species compared with all other habitats.

In an official press release, the Sundance Institute has revealed the 112 films that will be shown during the 2010 festival which runs Jan. 21-31 in Park City, Utah.

A new map has been developed to provide the first biogeographic regionalization of freshwater systems. Freshwater ecoregions are a framework for species conservation.

Habaneros are not only the hottest peppers, they have become enormously popular in sauce-making and cooking all over the world.

A summary of some indigenous statements and declarations for aboriginal intellectual and cultural property rights and ethical standards from around the world.

A unique survey of South America's river dolphin populations is giving a clearer picture of the status of two threatened species and the rivers they live in.

Known for its dark, velvet coat, black panthers are often referred to as a wild cat, when in reality, the black panther as a species, doesn't exist.

Although the Severum needs a large aquarium, it has a gentle disposition and is compatible with many other cichlids from South America.

The Amazon rain forest houses the Amazon River and rich ecological biodiversity. Taking up the majority of Brazil, the Amazon's biology and ecology is truly unique.

When the peace of the jungle was shattered by a volcanic eruption, attention was drawn to a previously little known world of adventure, wildlife and spectacular scenery.

North American chimneys east of the Rockies are often occupied by roosting flocks of Chimney Swifts. These birds are also tireless fliers-masters of the air.

Accessed by LAN's direct flights, the capital of the Madre de Dios department offers a very Peruvian take on small town charms and sites as well as dessicated piranhas.

Discus are seen as the most beautiful freshwater aquarium fish, and also, the most difficult to care for. Here are some tips to help discus thrive in the home aquarium.

Iquitos, Peru is the largest city in the world not connected by roads and is one of the most strangly fascinating cities in the entire Amazon.

People see piranhas as savage and blood-thirsty fish. This image is what makes many people want to keep them as pets. The piranha, though, requires specialized care.

In the eastern Andes foothills, near Santa Cruz, Bolivia, the small paradise of Samaipata awaits travelers. Here are five items you must see, starting with your hotel.

Cooperative survey by multiple NGOs and governments helps to improve protection for South American freshwater dolphins as habitat use and threats are better understood.

Ecuador's "Oriente" is reputed to contain more diverse plant and animal life than any other jungle in the world. With its ratio of species per area, it ranks number one.

Charcoal incorporated with soil creates added living space for microorganisms which increase soil health and fertility.

Brazil is known for great food and is a true "foodie" destination! Here are some traditional favorites from the north, home to Brazil's indigenous peoples:

Elusive and nocturnal porcupines avoid traps and researchers but dam building and deforestation in the Amazon rainforest may be forcing them into contact with humans.

Besides being healthy and compassionate, there are also many environmental benefits to choosing a plant-based diet. Reducing meat consumption helps the planet!

The "Avenue of the Volcanoes", named by Alexander von Humboldt during his 1802 expedition to Ecuador, stretches along the northern spine of the Andes.

A look at the water hyacinth, a plant that is invasive but still adored in the garden.

Traveling after graduation is a common decision by thousands of now-former students each year, but many hesitate. Here are compelling reasons to go now instead of later.

Unlike the dinosaur, the tarantula learned to adapt to changing conditions and climates. The tarantula´s greatest threat now is man.

Chalalán, located in the Amazon, is Bolivia's first eco-tourist venture run by an indigenous group, the Quechua-Tacana community of San José de Uchupiamonas.

Thinking of taking a trip to Peru? Here are the best places to visit on an adventure vacation in the land of the Incas.