ABOUT ECUADORIAN AMAZON RAIN FOREST

Amazon Rain Forest the most complex and self-sufficient ecosystem in the world covers approximately 45% of the total area of Ecuador (125,000 km2).An impressive variety of animals and wonderful plants can be found. Precipitation can be as high as 5,000mm per year and the average temperature is 27 C.
The richness of the Amazon area is not restricted to its exuberant flora and abundance of fauna but also it’s hydrographic; having a navigable river called Napo as the main tributary of the Amazon River.
The inhabitants of the Ecuadorian Amazon include Quichua, Shuar, Huaorani, Cofanes and Secoya ethnic groups. Although may of them have been converted to Christianity by missionaries, they still retain their customs and language.

Amazon Rainforest Packing Checklist

• One duffle bag or soft- side luggage (waterproof)
• Day pack or small backpack (waterproof)
• Sneakers
• Sport sandals
• Walking shorts (2 or 3)
• Trousers (shades of greens, browns and grays)
• Long-sleeve cotton or cotton-blend shirts (3)
• Short-sleeved cotton shirts (4 or 5)
• Wind breaker and rain jacket
• Swimsuit
• Cotton socks
• Underwear (7 or 8 changes)
• Toilette kit (biodegradable shampoo please)
• Wide-brim sun hat or visor for sun protection
• Sunscreen SPF 15 or stronger
• Sunglasses with strap
• Insect repellent (solid or cream to avoid leakage)
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• Zip-lock bags to keep clothes and equipment dry
• Binoculars (10 x 40 recommended, waterproof)
• Cameras with high speed film, lenses and extra battery
• Any medicine you may be taking
• Book
• Notebook (waterproof)
• Photocopies of passport, air ticket, credit cards (with tourist card)