ECUADOR PICTURES AND TRIP REPORT
Fokker 28 in Ecuador Traveling from Quito to the Amazon rainforest <<-- GO
The distance from Quito to Amazon rainforest is not too long, but the complete trip takes almost a full day, including a short flight, some hikes and different types of canoe.
Sacha Lodge bungalow Sacha Lodge review - where to stay in the Amazon rainforest <<-- GO
In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, the Sacha lodge represents a very comfortable base for the excursions all around.
Amazon rainforest in Ecuador Amazon rainforest pictures <<-- GO
There are dozens of miles of trails around the lodge, and they are ideal to explore the forest meeting its inhabitants.
Oservation bridge in the amazon rainforest Kapok tower and Canopy walkway at Sacha Lodge <<-- GO
A kapok tower and a canopy walkway, respectively 43 and 30 meters tall, are the ideal points to observe birds and other wildlife from the top of the forest.
Toucan in Ecuador Photos of Birds & mammals of Amazon rainforest <<-- GO
If the Amazon rainforest, you may observe monkeys, toucans, parrots and many other colorful birds making it an ideal destination for birding.
Iguana, Ecuador Pictures of reptiles and amphibians of the Amazon <<-- GO
Especially at night, the Amazon rainforest is populated by countless frogs, salamanders, and other amphibians.
Giant tarantula, Ecuador Pictures of arachnoid and myriapods <<-- GO
Tarantulas and other spiders abound and they are big. In addition, you will observe several species of centipedes and millipedes.
Ants in the amazon rainforest Insects pictures of Amazon rainforest <<-- GO
The ants are perhaps the most impressive, but also butterflies, grasshoppers and coleopterans are included in this section.
Trees in the amazon rainforest Amazon rainforest trees, flowers and mushrooms <<-- GO
Trees, flowers, bromeliads, and different types of mushrooms. The Amazon rainforest is home to a huge variety of plants.
Dragon blood tree, Ecuador Living in the Amazon rainforest <<-- GO
Although we visit the Amazon rainforest only as tourists, there are people living there in the middle of nowhere. A local naturalist guide explained many aspects of the life in the forest.
Cotopaxi volcano from Quito, Ecuador Quito day tour, the capital of Ecuador <<-- GO
The Ecuador's capital has an altitude of 2800 meters above sea level and is surrounded by several majestic volcanoes. The city is probably one of the most interesting in South America.
Glacier on Cayambe volcano, Ecuador Excursion to Cayambe volcano in Ecuador <<-- GO
Cayambe is a picturesque town in the heart of the mountains, where it's possible to rent a 4WD vehicle and drive to the snow line on Cayambe volcano.
Otavalo handicraft market, Ecuador Otavalo day tour and the beautiful handicraft market <<-- GO
Otavalo hosts a colorful market where the locals meet to sell and exchange different types of products, many of them made by alpaca wool.
Panasonic DMC-FZ20 Electronic equipment used on this trip <<-- GO
A brief description of the equipment used to take the pictures throughout this voyage. How to get macros of the insects in the rainforest? How to get pictures in poor light? In this page you will find more details.