Raybman wrote:
> "Original" would be difficult to find these days, but a bit primitive is
> still possible. To get real deep into the Amazon jungle you would need the
> higher end adventure tour operators. However, for more budget and still
> somewhat rustic and intriguing, we used the Explorama group. We were there
> in May so we pretty much had the run of the place -- excellent off-season
> time.
>
For "original" I may suggest where I went several years ago.
It certainly was clearly "original" and essentially
untouched then. I hope it is still as wonderful.
see www.cofan.org
This is the eastern slope of the Andes in Ecuador. It is not
expensive once you get there, but getting there is somewhat
"fun" and not necessarily cheap, though cheap is possible if
you like bus rides over the Andes. It's not difficult, however.
I was truly impressed by the quality of the jungle I saw
there, clearly the best I have seen, and this includes
Corcovado in Costa Rica. They have jaguars, which you may
actually see.
Doug McDonald |
