Thanks to B-grade movies, Amazonian wildlife has gotten an unjust reputation for being dangerous creatures looking to kill or maim at the sight of a human. Reading this will dispel your fears (I hope) and help you survive any "attack".
The Amazon rainforest, home to 30 million people, is the Lungs of our Earth. This rainforest is also the largest in the world, spanning 9 countries in South America. Its amazing biodiversity has contributed to over 80% of our modern diet.
The Complete Checklist for Hiking the Amazon is made for the smart rainforest hiker, to make adequate preparations for survival and maximize fun in the jungle.
You may want to do your best in preparing for jungle hazards so that your trip becomes an enjoyable experience and not a horror story.
The Amazon in Brazil is often in the spotlight due to it having the largest and easily accessed jungle city Manaus. For this list however, I will focus on the Peruvian Amazon with its amazing offerings despite having only a fifth of the size of its Brazilian neighbor. (2,800 words)
As long as you; keep dry and clean, cover up, drink clean water and eat good food, sleep safely, don´t get lost and don´t touch that shiny critter, you will survive the Amazon. However, if you still need a long-winded advice (3,200 words), let´s crack on.
Find out when you should hike there and kindly Leave No Trace.
How you want your Amazonian adventure to turn out will depend on 3 criteria: Budget (low or high), ease of access (flight or river) and nature of jungle experience (lodges, camp or cruise).
A trip to the jungle wouldn't be complete without the sampling of at least one exotic dish.
You could be on your way to living an extraordinary life by choosing to relocate to another country.
Read this at your own peril.
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