The
Amazon Rainforest
And River Basin
The Amazon
River basin covers about 40% of South America
and stretches from the Atlantic Ocean o
the Andes Mountains. The terrain changes
from its origins in the Andes Mountains
through the world’s largest rainforest
before ending in the flood plains of Brazil.
The Amazon rainforest is one of the world’s
greatest natural resources and is one of
the New Seven Wonders of Nature. An Amazon
cruise will show travelers about its importance
to the region and to the world. |
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Exotic
Wildlife
The Amazon
River basin is home to a unique ecosystem
which is filled with a variety of diverse
wildlife including over 500 species of
birds, red howler monkeys, three toed sloths,
manatees, crocodile-like caimans and rare
pink Amazon River dolphins. The Amazon
boasts over 5,600 species of fish including
bull sharks, piranhas and electric eels. |
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Birder’s
Paradise
A cruise on the
Amazon is a showcase of nature at its best.
The more than 1,500 bird species of the
Amazon region are colorful, vibrant and
varied and include different types of macaws,
parrots, toucans, ibis, owls, eagles and
kingbirds and many other rainforest birds. |
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Native
People
The Amazon
rainforest has been home for numerous indigenous
people for thousands of years. These tribes
have different traditions, cultures and
languages. While their existence has changed
many of their practices remain the same
as they have for generations. They continue
to practice sustainable hunting, fishing
and farming as their ancestors have done
for centuries. Taking an Amazon cruise
will provide unique insights into their
different histories and cultures. |
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