Cuybano vs Yasuni

Comparing access, cost and wildlife experience for Cuyabeno and Yasuni Amazon Tours

Cuyabeno and Yasuní are two of Ecuador’s most significant and biodiverse nature reserves, both located in Ecuador’s Amazon Rainforest. While they share many similarities, they also have distinct characteristics in terms of geography, accessibility, wildlife, and conservation status. If a tourist has time constraints, Cuyabeno is generally a faster and more accessible option compared to …

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Indigenous Protests in Ecuador Tank Solaris Stocks

This week, Solaris Resources saw its stock price drop to CAD 3.31 (US $2.41), the lowest it has been, as Indigenous organizations renewed their actions against its flagship Warintza copper-gold project in Ecuador. Investor confidence in the company’s management is waning, reflected in the declining stock price. The Warintza project, often promoted as a “world-class …

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Yasuni rainforest by canoe

What is the difference between Cuyabeno and Yasuni?

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve and Yasuní National Park are both protected areas located in the Ecuadorian Amazon, but they have distinct characteristics, features, and conservation significance. Ecotourism plays an essential part of the local economies which makes Cuyabeno Amazon Tours or Yasuní Amazon Tours a great way to explore the rainforest. Here are the main differences …

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Cuevo de los Tayos

Facts or Fiction: The mythology behind Cueva de los Tayos in Ecuador

The Cueva de los Tayos, also known as the Cave of the Oilbirds, is a limestone cave located in the Amazon rainforest of Ecuador. It gained worldwide attention in the 1970s due to various claims and stories surrounding its mythology. The mythology of the Cueva de los Tayos is primarily associated with the controversial adventurer …

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Animals in the Yasuni Amazon

Yasuni Biodiversity

The Yasuni Rainforest is located in the Amazon basin, which is known for its unparalleled biodiversity. It is estimated that the Yasuni Rainforest is home to an astonishing array of plant and animal species, many of which are found nowhere else on Earth. It is estimated that there are around 2,300 species of trees in …

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