Almost half the Ecuadorian territory belongs to the amazon jungle. Great escapes to this diverse and fascinating area can be made out of Quito. The Amazon are literally the lungs of the world, and offer a unmatched biodiversity in flora and fauna. The Ecuadorian amazon still houses indigenous communities that have no contact with civilization. The regions involved in tourism have good infrastructure of hotels and offer very good quality jungle excursions.

Car: 5 hrs.
Bus: 6 hrs.