Traveling from Quito to the amazon rainforest

The complete trip from hotel in Quito to the amazon lodge, takes almost a full day. GO.

Sacha Lodge in the amazon rainforest

In the heart of the amazon rainforest, it represents a very comfortable base from where half or full day excursions begin. GO.

Amazon forest pictures

There are dozens of miles of trails around the lodge, ideal to explore the forest and meet its inhabitants. GO.

Kapok tower and Canopy walkway at Sacha Lodge

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. GO.

Birds and mammals of amazon rainforest

Monkeys, toucans, parrots and many other colorful birds. GO.

Pictures of reptiles and amphibians

Frogs, salamanders, iguanas and much more. GO.

Pictures of arachnoids and myriapods

Tarantulas and other spiders, centipedes, millipedes.GO.

Insects pictures of amazon rainforest

The ants are perhaps the most impressive, but also butterflies, grasshoppers and coleopterans are included in this section. GO.

Amazon rainforest trees, flowers and mushrooms

Trees, flowers, bromeliads, and different types of mushrooms. GO.

Life in the amazon rainforest

A local naturalist guide explained many aspects of the life in the forest. GO.

Quito day tour, the capital of Ecuador

The Ecuador's capital has an altitude of 2800 meters above sea level and is surrounded by several majestic volcanoes. GO.

Excursion to Cayambe volcano in Ecuador

Picturesque town where is possible to rent a truck and drive to the snow line on Cayambe volcano. GO.

Otavalo day tour and the handicraft market

Hosts a colorful market, where the locals meet to sell and exchange different types of products. GO.

Electronic equipment used on this trip

A brief description of the equipment used to take the pictures throughout this voyage. GO