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Category Archives: Amazon
GUEST REVIEW: Brazilian Amazon
This group of 6 AWR travelers just returned from an adventure in the Brazilian Amazon. Read on for their highlights and travel advice! “We had a GREAT time in the Amazon! The folks at Tariri lodge were great & the … Continue reading
Posted in Amazon, Brazil, South America, Trip Journals
Tagged Adventure Travel, Brazil, brazil amazon, Friend Travel, Holiday Travel, South America, tariri lodge
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GUEST REVIEW: Ecuador the Land of Mountains and Jungle
Jean and John just returned from an incredible custom 13-day journey to Ecuador where they visited the Bellavista Cloud Forest, Sacha Lodge in the Rainforest, and capped it all off with an incredible lodge-to-lodge trek through the Andes. Read on … Continue reading
Posted in Amazon, Ecuador, Trekking, Trip Journals, Trip Photos
Tagged Adventure Travel, Amazon, Andes, Cotopaxi, Ecuador, Lodge to lodge trek, rainforest, Romantic Travel
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Luxury Rainforest Experience at Mashpi Lodge
Mashpi lodge is a gorgeous luxury lodge set amid the rainforest in Ecuador. It is only a 3-hour drive from Quito and offers an amazing wildlife experience. You will need a minimum of 3 days for this trip, but you … Continue reading
Posted in Amazon, Ecuador
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One Month In the Peruvian Amazon: One Woman’s Solo Dream Adventure Come True
A couple years ago, an adventurous solo female AWR traveler, Tracey, went to the Peruvian Amazon with AWR for a week and stayed in Iquitos at the Muyuna Lodge. This year, she came back to us asking to put together … Continue reading
Posted in Amazon, Peru, South America
Tagged Amazon, Chachapoyas, Cloud Forest, homestay, Iquitos, Learn Spanish, Local Adventures, Peru, Solo female travel, Spanish, Sustainable Travel, Women Travel
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Truly Sustainable Adventures in South America
This weekend we would like to highlight our some of our best sustainable tourism adventure options in South America! Hiking and Camping in Argentina Hiking is a growing trend for independent travelers in search of a personal challenge and a … Continue reading
Posted in Amazon, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Family Travel, Patagonia, South America, Sustainable Tourism, Trekking
Tagged adventure travel with purpose, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, colombia, Community-based tourism, Hiking, make a difference, South America, Sustainable Tourism, travel with purpose, Trekking
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Treasures of the Amazon: The Women of Cotijuba Island
Our journey deeper into the Amazon continues; the next four days we spend on Cotijuba Island with our hosts from MMIB (Movimento de Mulheres das Ilhas de Belem, Belem Islands Women’s Movement). From Belem, we head north to Porto Icoaraci, … Continue reading
Posted in Amazon, Brazil, South America, Sustainable Tourism
Tagged Amazon, Amazon gastronomy, Belem, Brasil, Brazil, Community-based tourism, Cotijuba, Para, Sustainable Tourism, women empowerment, Women Travel
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PART II: Treasures of the Amazon: Belem, Brazil
Continuing on from the vibrant Ver-o-peso Market, we land in Praca da Republica, home to the famous Teatro da Paz, a theater built during the rubber boom. Upon arrival, we see that the Praca has erupted into a rhythmic, colorful … Continue reading
Posted in Amazon, Brazil, South America
Tagged Adventure Travel, Amazon gastronomy, Amazon Travel, Belem, Brasil, Brazil, Community-based tourism, female travel, Para State, Women Travel
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Treasures of the Amazon: Belem, Brazil
Belem entrances you. Far in the north of Brazil, at the mouth of the Amazon river, is the state of Para. Belem, it’s capitol, was a strong hold for the Portuguese that rapidly grew during the rubber boom and has … Continue reading
Posted in Amazon, Brazil, Family Travel, South America
Tagged Amazon, Belem, Belen, Brasil, Brazil, Brazil Food, Community-based tourism, Foodie, Para State, Sustainable Tourism, Women Travel
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Notes From The Field: Secrets and Spices of the Amazon
This week, our South America Program Director, Gretchen, is taking off on our newest adventure to the Brazilian Amazon: Secrets and Spices of the Amazon! On this gastronomic, island-hopping and community-based journey, we explore the world of culinary delights that … Continue reading
Posted in Amazon, Brazil, Family Travel, South America
Tagged Amazon, Amazon gastronomy, Belem, Brazil, Community-based tourism, Community-based travel, Cooking, Cotijuba, Culinary, family travel, female travel, Gastronomy, Island Hopping, Markets, Para
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NEW TRIP: 3-Day Unique Amazon Bungalow Adventure
Explore the Brazilian Amazon with your family or group of friends while staying at the unique Manati Bungalow Lodge, run by a charming local family. Experience what living in a traditional Amazon bungalow is like. Perfect for small groups of … Continue reading
Posted in Amazon, Brazil, Family Travel, South America
Tagged Adventure Travel, Amazon, Brazil, Community-based travel, Jungle, Manati Lodge, Manaus, Pink Dolphins, Sloths, Sustainable
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