Yasuní National Park

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Yasuní National Park
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“Yasuní National Park is a protected area comprising roughly 10,000 km2 (3,900 sq mi) between the Napo and Curaray Rivers in Pastaza and Orellana Provinces within Amazonian Ecuador. The national park lies within the Napo moist forests ecoregion and is primarily rain forest. The park is about 250 km…”
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Lonely PlanetJul 15

The 8 destinations pro travelers say ruin all others

Sometimes a life-changing trip is just as damning as it is magnificent, ruining you for any trip you eventually take. These destinations are worth that sacrifice.

Amazonian Ecuador park that brings visitors to tears.

15 things in this story
  • Yasuní National ParkSightAmazonian Ecuador park that brings visitors to tears.
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