For an eco travel adventure, South America is a fantastic choice. The continent has rainforest, dense jungles, the Andes Mountains, and ancient cultures to explore like the Incas. There is unique wildlife to explore like the giant tortoise of the Galapagos Islands, or the Tapir of the Amazon and some of the most diverse and spectacular landforms on the planet. Each country in South America is unique and has something new to offer from the climate to animals to history. As a generally warm continent, the time of year to visit does not matter much. South America consists of 12 countries and 3 major territories. The 12 countries include: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela. The idea of eco travel adventure is to be low impact on the environment and communities visited during excursions. Travellers interested in eco-tourism help stimulate the South American local economy by using local accommodations and products, as well as local guides. This form of travel appeals to socially and environmentally concerned individuals who want to live at peace with the planet and do not wish to overuse natural resources. The idea behind this form of tourism, also known as jungle tourism, originated in the late 1980's as a way to experience natural wonders without squandering resources. Since its beginnings, it has seen a large growth in popularity due to its preservation and educational sophistication. Income from such adventures has been monumental in preserving the Amazon rainforest and Caribbean reef and also to help conserve the country's biological and cultural diversity.Eco travel adventure generally consists of small groups of travellers, ranging from 10 to 16 people, embarking on a personalised vacation. The small group size means that the group does not crowd out each individual's experience. The focus is "off the beaten track" adventure that takes the adventurer from general tour ist locations to experience the local culture of the people living in each country - an opportunity to immerse yourself into the life of another culture. The main transportation available in South America consists of buses, trains, and jeeps. The food experienced on these tours is local and made from local recipes. It is definitely full immersion adventure travel. Types of eco travel adventure range from the Galapagos to Antarctica and from activities such as animal exploration to historical discovery. Some eco packages offer fully authentic local accommodations while others can be upgraded to comfort trips with a hotel stay at the end of the day. The goal of an eco travel adventure group leader is to act as a guide to provide shopping and eating recommendations, and suggestions on what to do and see. They may also introduce the group to some of their local friends for a cultural exchange. These group leaders are also responsible for the safety of the group and prevention of incidences. Experience the real South America with the peace of mind that you are also giving something back to the local communities and environment which attract hundreds of individuals from around the world each year. With numerous tour agencies located in South America and within tourists own country's of residence, individuals can easily arrange an eco-tourism holiday to this amazingly natural and cultural rich continent.
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