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Discover natural wonders on these eco-friendly escapes
The Amazon
Often described as the “Lungs of our Planet” – as it alone produces 20% of the earth’s oxygen – the remarkable Amazon rainforest surrounds the world’s largest river system and supports thousands of plant, bird, mammal, and aquatic species in the 1.2 billion acres it occupies. While it stretches across several South American countries, the Amazon's densest section (60%) is found in Brazil, where eco-lovers can explore a terrific mosaic of ecosystems: You can literally walk among the treetops in Bahia’s Atlantic forest, along a 66-foot-high suspension bridge surrounded by scores of wildlife, sights, and sounds; it’s the ultimate canopy tour for those who want to really understand how the rainforest works. Back down below, you can rent a canoe and paddle down the eponymous river, past local ribereños (shore dwellers); fish for piranha (which is apparently quite tasty); hike along the Medicine Trail that showcases the plants favored by shamans and modern medicine; or venture out on a bird-watching excursion. Come nightfall, the forest speaks for itself, emitting a symphony of sounds beneath a starlit sky – no doubt, one of nature’s finest spectacles.
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