Ecuador's Rain Forest: Sustainable Tourism

In response to a question about what to see in Ecuador, the "Fearless Traveler" suggests Rough it in the rain forest (IndyStar.com) "Most travelers to Ecuador head for the blue-footed boobies in the Galapagos or the volcanoes in the Highlands -- missing the Amazonian rain forest and its pink river dolphins."

Ten wild destinations for 2007 (news.com.au) recommends Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands: "Everyone talks about sustainable tourism, but Ecuador has been on the cutting edge of planet-friendly travel for years.

Ecuadorean eco-lodges have earned high praise, and the country's indigenous tribes, especially in the remote Amazon basin, are embracing eco-tourism to help sustain their environment and culture."

Browse the offerings from Tours and Tour Operators in Ecuador and learn more about the Rainforest Region and the Galapagps.

Photo of the Ecuadorian cloud or rain forest displayed with the kind permission of Gabriel Espinosa, of Hacienda Alegria, who is actively involved in environmental issues and the preservation of Ecuador's natural heritage.