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The Amazon Rainforest - Brazil and Peru
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Having been in existence for 55 million years, the Amazon forest is the world’s largest forest Serving as a home to some of the rarest fauna and flora in the world. The rainforest is situated in South America.
Stretched across nine different countries, the majority of the forest is in Brazil, thus 60 percent, Peru and Colombia having 13 percent and 10 percent respectively. The forest extended to other countries such as French Guiana, Bolivia, Suriname, Ecuador, Venezuela and Guyana.
Amazon rainforest is said to have a surface of 550 million hectares. The rainforest has about 1,500 bird species, 370 varieties of reptiles, 3,000 fish species, and 40,000 plant species.
The country Peru is the birthplace of the mighty Amazon River. Beginning from Andes Mountains of Peru, The Amazon River in the continent flows through Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, and finally in Brazil as its final destination as it empties into the Atlantic Ocean.
The Amazon River is about 6.437 kilometers long, which gives life to the forest. Over 30 million people from more than 300 different ethnic groups reside in the Amazon.
Only in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest that birds such as Hoatzin can be found there.
Due to its increasing biodiversity, different species of plants and animals are all found there. Some of these are howler monkey, brown-throated sloth, bald uakari, heliconia, bullet ants, pipa pipa, scarlet macaw, parrots and many more.
Poison dart frogs, anaconda, black calman vampire bats, piranha, jaguar, lipophilic alkaloid and cougar are all found in the rainforest. Electric eels in the rainforest produce electric shock which can kill. As the Amazon Rainforest houses a lot of these species which are hazardous, in the Amazon region, one can also contract diseases such as dengue fever, malaria and yellow fever. Also, the vampire bats are capable of spreading the rabies virus.
Stretched across nine different countries, the majority of the forest is in Brazil, thus 60 percent, Peru and Colombia having 13 percent and 10 percent respectively. The forest extended to other countries such as French Guiana, Bolivia, Suriname, Ecuador, Venezuela and Guyana.
Amazon rainforest is said to have a surface of 550 million hectares. The rainforest has about 1,500 bird species, 370 varieties of reptiles, 3,000 fish species, and 40,000 plant species.
The country Peru is the birthplace of the mighty Amazon River. Beginning from Andes Mountains of Peru, The Amazon River in the continent flows through Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, and finally in Brazil as its final destination as it empties into the Atlantic Ocean.
The Amazon River is about 6.437 kilometers long, which gives life to the forest. Over 30 million people from more than 300 different ethnic groups reside in the Amazon.
Only in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest that birds such as Hoatzin can be found there.
Due to its increasing biodiversity, different species of plants and animals are all found there. Some of these are howler monkey, brown-throated sloth, bald uakari, heliconia, bullet ants, pipa pipa, scarlet macaw, parrots and many more.
Poison dart frogs, anaconda, black calman vampire bats, piranha, jaguar, lipophilic alkaloid and cougar are all found in the rainforest. Electric eels in the rainforest produce electric shock which can kill. As the Amazon Rainforest houses a lot of these species which are hazardous, in the Amazon region, one can also contract diseases such as dengue fever, malaria and yellow fever. Also, the vampire bats are capable of spreading the rabies virus.
Iguazu Falls, Argentina/Brazil
Photo credit: Travelingmitch
As we always do, Innotour take you on a virtual tour to one of the most spectacular natural attractions in South America, thus, Iguazu Falls. The popular Iguazu Falls are divided between Argentina and Brazil. The Iguazu is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the world and 3km along the border of Argentina and Brazil.
The Falls was discovered by the Spanish Conquistador Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca in 1541.
The falls are shared by the Iguazu National Park and Iguacu National Park in Argentina and Brazil respectively. Iguazu in the Guarani or Tupi language means “big water.”
Being made up of an estimation of 275 different vertical drops, Iguazu waterfalls have heights varying from 60 meters-80 meters. It is taller and twice wider than Niagara Falls.
The Iguazu waterfalls are the largest waterfalls in South America and the largest waterfalls system in the world. Whereas two third of the waterfalls are located in the province of Misiones in Argentina, The Devil’s Throat also known as Garganta Do Diabo marks the Brazilian border.
Because of its natural wonder, it has appeared a lot of Hollywood movies. One will find it in the movies entitled Miami Vice, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and in other movies. When the Former First Lady of the United States, Eleanor Roosevelt, first saw the Iguazu Falls, she was reportedly so impressed that she claimed, “Poor Niagara.”
Eighty percent of the falls are on Argentinian side whereas the remaining twenty percent on the Brazilian side. The Falls straddles the border between Argentina and Brazil.
The river is divided into upper and lower Iguazu by the falls. Near the heart of the city of Curitiba is where the Iguazu River rises.
As the largest broken waterfalls in the world, thousands of litres of water tumble down the steps of the Parana Plateau.
Citing from https://destinationlesstravel.com/iguazu-falls/, "like any great natural feature, there’s an interesting legend behind Iguazu Falls.
The Guarani-Tupi people lived around the Iguazu Falls long before the Spanish arrived in South America. They believed in many gods, and one of their most important deities was M’Boi or the Serpent God.
In one of the villages that surrounded the falls, a young couple was destined to be married. Naipi, the bride-to-be, was very beautiful and the Serpent God fell in love with her. He demanded that instead of marrying her fiancé, Taruba, she be sacrificed to him.
Terrified, Naipi and Taruba decided to run away together. However, M’Boi chased them and made new curves and chasms in the falls as he did so. Eventually, he transformed Naipi into a giant stone and Taruba into a tree on the other side of the falls, so that the lovers would forever be separated.
A rainbow often forms from Taruba’s tree on the Brazilian side to Naipa’s rock on the Argentine side, which is said to symbolize their love. Aww.
However, the Serpent God is believed to still jealously watch the lovers from one of the deepest parts of the river, which is also known as the Devil’s Throat."
The Falls was discovered by the Spanish Conquistador Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca in 1541.
The falls are shared by the Iguazu National Park and Iguacu National Park in Argentina and Brazil respectively. Iguazu in the Guarani or Tupi language means “big water.”
Being made up of an estimation of 275 different vertical drops, Iguazu waterfalls have heights varying from 60 meters-80 meters. It is taller and twice wider than Niagara Falls.
The Iguazu waterfalls are the largest waterfalls in South America and the largest waterfalls system in the world. Whereas two third of the waterfalls are located in the province of Misiones in Argentina, The Devil’s Throat also known as Garganta Do Diabo marks the Brazilian border.
Because of its natural wonder, it has appeared a lot of Hollywood movies. One will find it in the movies entitled Miami Vice, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and in other movies. When the Former First Lady of the United States, Eleanor Roosevelt, first saw the Iguazu Falls, she was reportedly so impressed that she claimed, “Poor Niagara.”
Eighty percent of the falls are on Argentinian side whereas the remaining twenty percent on the Brazilian side. The Falls straddles the border between Argentina and Brazil.
The river is divided into upper and lower Iguazu by the falls. Near the heart of the city of Curitiba is where the Iguazu River rises.
As the largest broken waterfalls in the world, thousands of litres of water tumble down the steps of the Parana Plateau.
Citing from https://destinationlesstravel.com/iguazu-falls/, "like any great natural feature, there’s an interesting legend behind Iguazu Falls.
The Guarani-Tupi people lived around the Iguazu Falls long before the Spanish arrived in South America. They believed in many gods, and one of their most important deities was M’Boi or the Serpent God.
In one of the villages that surrounded the falls, a young couple was destined to be married. Naipi, the bride-to-be, was very beautiful and the Serpent God fell in love with her. He demanded that instead of marrying her fiancé, Taruba, she be sacrificed to him.
Terrified, Naipi and Taruba decided to run away together. However, M’Boi chased them and made new curves and chasms in the falls as he did so. Eventually, he transformed Naipi into a giant stone and Taruba into a tree on the other side of the falls, so that the lovers would forever be separated.
A rainbow often forms from Taruba’s tree on the Brazilian side to Naipa’s rock on the Argentine side, which is said to symbolize their love. Aww.
However, the Serpent God is believed to still jealously watch the lovers from one of the deepest parts of the river, which is also known as the Devil’s Throat."
The Marble Cave in Chile
South America is one of the continents endowed with blessings by nature.
We take a look at some of the countries in South America with some of the beautiful places they have.
History has it that the first human beings arrived in Chile at about 12,000BC. Hunting and gathering were the main occupation of the people in Northern Chile then. They were farmers by 2,500BC whilst the Where the Southerners were into Agriculture.
The Chileans were colonized by the Spanish in 1533. On the 12 February, 1818, Chile gained independence to free themselves from colonial rule.
Chile is blessed with the beauty of nature. We take a look at the beautiful marble caves in Chile.
The beautiful Marble Cave in Patagonia region in Chile is also called the Capitallas de Marmol. The beautiful Caves are located in the middle of General Carrera Lake and can only be accessed by kayak or boat. Over the last 6000 years and above,
The Marble Caves were formed as a result of water melted from the nearby glaciers filling up General Carrera Lake. Underneath the humble exterior, tourists will see a stunning palate of swirling colours.
The caves look innocuous from the outside. The colors of the walls depend on the water levels at different times of the year. The Marble Caves are accessible by boat only. Whilst in summertime, the water levels rise and create a deep, cerulean blue when glacial runoff increases, shallow waters reflect turquoise light in spring. And also the Marble Caves have three magnificent structures, thus, the caves, the cathedral, and the chapel.
Another name for the Marble Caves is "Marble Cathedral."
Though the Marble Caves may look artificial, they are just a perfect combination of sunlight, sparkling turquoise water , and a blank canvas. The Marble Caves in Chile are an amazing sight, and provide a wonderful climate for tourists during summer months.
We take a look at some of the countries in South America with some of the beautiful places they have.
History has it that the first human beings arrived in Chile at about 12,000BC. Hunting and gathering were the main occupation of the people in Northern Chile then. They were farmers by 2,500BC whilst the Where the Southerners were into Agriculture.
The Chileans were colonized by the Spanish in 1533. On the 12 February, 1818, Chile gained independence to free themselves from colonial rule.
Chile is blessed with the beauty of nature. We take a look at the beautiful marble caves in Chile.
The beautiful Marble Cave in Patagonia region in Chile is also called the Capitallas de Marmol. The beautiful Caves are located in the middle of General Carrera Lake and can only be accessed by kayak or boat. Over the last 6000 years and above,
The Marble Caves were formed as a result of water melted from the nearby glaciers filling up General Carrera Lake. Underneath the humble exterior, tourists will see a stunning palate of swirling colours.
The caves look innocuous from the outside. The colors of the walls depend on the water levels at different times of the year. The Marble Caves are accessible by boat only. Whilst in summertime, the water levels rise and create a deep, cerulean blue when glacial runoff increases, shallow waters reflect turquoise light in spring. And also the Marble Caves have three magnificent structures, thus, the caves, the cathedral, and the chapel.
Another name for the Marble Caves is "Marble Cathedral."
Though the Marble Caves may look artificial, they are just a perfect combination of sunlight, sparkling turquoise water , and a blank canvas. The Marble Caves in Chile are an amazing sight, and provide a wonderful climate for tourists during summer months.
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