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Questions about travelling to the Amazon Rainforest.

Amazon Rainforest is the largest broadleaf rainforest in the world covering about 7 million square kilometers and growing along the river Amazon in South America spanning most countries of the continent with largest portions in Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

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How can I find a guide who will take me safely through the Amazon jungle?

This was one of our definition questions, but also one that interests me personally: How can I find a guide that will take me safely through the Amazon jungle? I'd love to explore the Amazon but would not attempt it without a guide, at least not the…
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Etiquette when staying with an indigenous community

Later this year I'm going to Amazon rainforest in northern Brazil where I'm planning to stay for few days with an indigenous community by the Urubu river. It's not really an organized tour, my friend who is in touch with the group know will contact…
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Vaccinations and medicines for Peru and Ecuador

As in my previous question let me start by stating family and I are planning to travel to Peru and Ecuador, we are planning to also visit the Amazon lodge such as this one. From the US State Department's travel site I gather that we would need a…
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Ecuador: what not to take into the rainforest due to humidity?

I plan to visit rain forest in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. Before I will do backpacking in the mountains, can I take all usual equipment for backpacking with me? Or is it recommended to leave some equipment elsewhere? (not sure where) I…
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Things to keep in mind when going to the Amazon rain forest

I am planning to visit the Amazon rain forest. Not the touristy places but a real adventure with a private guide (still trying to find out about that but most likely to French Guiana or Suriname, check Andra's answer here). I am sure it is…
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Wearing makeup in the amazon (Ecuador)?

My daughter and I will be going to Ecuador in September this year, and she would like to know if wearing general makeup (foundation, mascara, and the like) will be a problem for her due to the heat/humidity/etc?
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What are the "driest" places in Ecuador around March

Due to horrible planning I ended up in Ecuador during the rainy season (or the time of year where you get a LOT of rain every day). I was wondering, if you knew of any places (besides the coast or Galapagos) where it doesn't rain AS MUCH during this…
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Are visitors allowed in the Amazon forest in Brazil?

Are visitors allowed to go deep into the forests surrounding the Amazon river? If so, do we require any special pass from any government agency?
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Iquitos or Puerto Maldonado, for jungle adventures in Peru?

We'd like to stay in Peru for about 3 week this September. We're interested in visiting the Amazonian jungles, mostly for the wildlife, I care mostly about seeing monkeys, dolphins and other bigger animals, but seeing the mighty river itself also…
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Amazon forest in Colombia

I will be in Colombia for the first 2 weeks in March and want to visit the Amazon rain forest for sure. I want to take out 3-4 days for it. I will be in Bogota and will probably choose a flight to spend more time in the forest. What are the places,…
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