Cover -- Contents -- Introduction -- History and Politics -- Geography/Land -- Flora and Fauna -- People/Culture -- Cuisine -- The Economy -- Travel Information -- When to Go -- Getting Here -- Getting Around -- What to Bring -- Customs and Entry -- Money Matters -- Health and Safety -- Communication -- Language -- Holidays and Festivals -- Eco-Travel -- Reserves and National Parks -- Adventure and Outdoor Activities -- Tour Operators and Guides -- The Upper Amazon Basin -- Northern Oriente -- History -- Getting Here and Getting Around -- Touring and Sightseing -- Adventures -- Where to Stay -- Where to Eat -- Central and Southern Oriente -- History -- Flora and Fauna -- Getting Here and Getting Around -- Touring and Sightseeing -- Eco-Travel -- Tours and Tour Operators -- Where to Stay -- Where to Eat -- Appendix -- Learning the Language -- Tourist Information -- Recommended International Tour Companies.
Summary
Welcome to the wildest place on earth! Ecuador's upper Amazon Basin, referred to locally as the Oriente, awaits you. Spanning most of the SucumbĂos Province, this region is unquestionably one of the most biologically diverse regions on the planet.