Ecuador Transit of Venus on 5th of June
On the 5th of June we are organizing a very special trip to the ancient Astrological Observatory Puñay for the Transit of Venus. Puñay is a pyramid constructed on the peak of a 3300meter mountain 2,400 years BC to
Will They Drill in Yasuni National Park?
The world media are reporting that the government secured a $117 Million downpayment (well over the 100 million needed) before December 31st 2011 to protect Yasuni National Park from being drilled for oil. Firstly this is fantastic news
Frogs in Amazon Rainforest
Frogs are like Canaries in a Coal Mine. Their extremely sensitive skin which they use to breath and absorb moisture means they are the first creatures to start croaking (ie. asphyxiating to death) due to pollutants in their habitat. So
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Hey guys I hope everyone is having a great time over there Christmas and New Years break at the moment. New Years is always a great time to reflect on the year that past and plan for the oncomming
Yasuni ITT Initiative
Here is a translation of an interview with Roque Sevilla, the ex-president of the Yasuni ITT Commission who also helped draw up the borders of Yasuni National Park 32 years ago and. The Yasuni ITT initiative is a project that aims
Tribes of the Amazon
There are many ethnically distinct tribes in the Amazon Rainforest. Of these indigenous groups Ecuador has some of the most interesting that have fascinated anthropologists for decades for of their practice of Shamanism and Shrinking Heads. The three
Emilio Palacio and Ecuador Politics
For the last couple of weeks the news in Ecuador has been dominated by a court case that throws into doubt the future of freedom of expression in this small Andean nation. President Rafael Correa has sued the journalist
Ozogoche “Bird Suicide Lake” Festival Ecuador
The lakes and lagoons of Ozogoche are one of Ecuadors most enigmatic and sacred sites which are infamous for being an "Elephant Cementary" for birds. The Ozogoche Lake Complex consists of 45 separate lakes and lagoons located at 3,700
Volunteering in the Amazon Rainforest
Here is what Caroline Ely from the UK fthinks about her time volunteering in the Amazon at the Animal Rescue Center - But first the shortened version: "After finishing my 6 month travels through all of South America this
Yasuni Tours 4 days $310 5 days $370 Aug 26th
Activities: - Natural History Hikes - Birdwatching - Catch and Release Fishing - Amazon Night Walks - Caiman Searching - Community Visit - Huaorani Community Visit Lodging: The Yasuni National Park Tour has wooden eco-lodges furnished with both single and double beds and accommodate up to three people in