The document provides information about the Ecuadorian Amazon region, which contains a high level of biodiversity. It notes that the area contains thousands of species of plants, animals, birds, fish and monkeys across a vast area encompassing 6 Ecuadorian provinces. The climate in the region varies between dry and rainy seasons, with temperatures typically ranging from 73-96°F year-round. Various national parks and protected areas are highlighted that contain unique ecosystems and indigenous tribes. Activities mentioned include jungle trekking, canopy walks, wildlife viewing, and cultural experiences with local communities.

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3. Biodiversity
hotspot
Intact
cultures &
traditions
Monkeys –
6 species
Butterflies 250 species
Ancient
tribes
Amphibians
& reptiles 250 species
Birds - 1000
species
Fish - 600
species
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4. Amazon river system
World´s largest primeval
forest
10% of all existing trees
70% of all pharmaceutical
compounds
Native indigenous people
Unique ecosystem
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5. UNESCO
Biosphere reserve
Wildlife
Biodiversity
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6. 6 Ecuadorian
provinces
Cities: Lago
Agrio, Tena, Coca,
Zamora, Orellana
Puyo, Papallacta
Jungle lodges
Bilingual and
naturalist guides
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7. Rainy - humid
season
January September
Dry season:
Oct. - Dec.
Temperatures
range between
73ºF / 23ºC and
96ºF / 36ºC.
Flooded
lagoons season:
April to June
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8. Rainy - humid
season
January September
Dry season:
Oct. - Dec.
Temperatures
range between
73ºF / 23ºC and
96ºF / 36ºC.
Flooded
lagoons season:
April to June
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9. Rainy - humid
season
January September
Dry season:
Oct. - Dec.
Temperatures
range between
73ºF / 23ºC and
96ºF / 36ºC.
Flooded
lagoons season:
April to June
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10. Rainy - humid
season
January September
Dry season:
Oct. - Dec.
Temperatures
range between
73ºF / 23ºC and
96ºF / 36ºC.
Flooded
lagoons season:
April to June
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11. Rainy - humid
season
January September
Dry season:
Oct. - Dec.
Temperatures
range between
73ºF / 23ºC and
96ºF / 36ºC.
Flooded
lagoons season:
April to June
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12. Rainy - humid
season
January September
Dry season:
Oct. - Dec.
Temperatures
range between
73ºF / 23ºC and
96ºF / 36ºC.
Flooded
lagoons season:
April to June
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13. 3 flights
Quito – Lago Agrio
Except Sundays
30 minutes
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14. 2 flights
Quito - Coca
Except
Sundays
25 minutes
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16. 6 hours by bus
Quito – Tena
7 hours – Quito
- Lago Agrio
5 hours by bus
Tena to Coca
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17. Climate:
Tropical
Average
temperature
26 º C all year
round
Rainiest
season - April
to August
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18. Accesible
Bio-diverse
Wildlife
largest
variety flora fauna
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19. 2nd
Worldwide Endemic
vertebrates
3rd
Worldwide –
Amphibians
4th
Worldwide –
Bird species
5th
Worldwide Butterflies
10% World´s
plant species
10,7%
World´s
vertebrate
animals
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20. Yasuni
National
Park
Orellana
Pastaza
Provinde
Most
biodiverse
region
Ecuadorian
Amazon
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21. Cuyabeno
National
Park
Lago Agrio
Sucumbios
Provinde
Bio-diverse
region
Ecuadorian
Amazon
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22. Pastaza
80% not
colonized
Llanganates
Park
Kichwa, Shuar,
Waorani, Achuar,
Zapara, Andoa
and Shiwiar
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23. Accomodation - Basic Tents
Lodges – ecological reserves
Packages range: 3 - 8 days
Hiking, bird watching, canoeing,
animal spotting, piranha
fishing,.
Night walks, after-dark guided
canoe trips, evening excursions
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24. WATERFALLS
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25. LAKES
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26. ACTIVITIES
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27. Hiking - English-speaking
Kichwa guides and
naturalists
Face painting Achiote
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28. Stargazing
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29. Canoeing
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30. River and lake
exploration
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31. Piranha fishing
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32. Cultural interaction
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33. Visit to communities
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34. Visit to communities
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35. Ecuadorian Amazon people
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36. SHUAR
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37. COFAN
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38. WAORANI
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39. KICHWA HANDYCRAFT
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40. Jungle treks
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41. Jungle treks
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42. Theme lectures
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43. Evening camping / lodge
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44. Cooking
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45. WRAPPED FISH - MAITO
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46. ESPINACHES + PALMITO + YUCA
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47. Shamanic encounters
Cleansing ceremony
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48. Observation tower
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49. Birdwatching
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50. LODGES / RIVER BOATS
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51. 3 day – 2 night
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52. 4 day / 3 night
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53. 5 day / 4 night
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54. 8 day / 7 night
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55. MANATEE AMAZON
EXPLORER
NEW
ANACONDA AMAZON
EXPLORER
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56. FLORA
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57. FLORA
Cinnamon
Silk
Cotton
Jacaranda
Leguminous trees
Giant trees
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58. FAUNA
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59. FAUNA
Armadillos
Anacondas
Lizards
Tapirs
Monkeys
Ocelots / Jaguars
Anteaters
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60. MONKEYS
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61. MONKEYS
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62. TURTLES
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63. PINK DOLPHINS
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64. JUNGLE PARROTS
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65. HOATZINES
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66. EAGLE
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67. SPIDERS
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68. INSECT
SPECIES
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69. TAPIRS
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70. TAPIRS
GIANT RODENTS
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71. AGOUTI
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72. FROGS
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73. FROGS
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74. FROGS
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75. LIZARDS
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76. SNAKES
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77. SNAKES
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78. ANACONDA
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79. BUTTERFLIES
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80. GRASSHOPERS
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81. CAIMANS
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82. ANTEATERS
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83. JAGUARS
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84. TARGET MARKET
NATURE
LOVERS
ADVENTURE
NTRAVELERS
PHOTOGRAPHY
ENTHUSIASTS
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85. WHAT TO BRING
LUGGAGE
CAMERA
VACCINATION
DOCUMENTS
MONEY
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86. CONTACT INFORMATION
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