What's the best way to see the Amazon in South America?

Question

Travelling to South America soon... can anyone recommend the best way to see the Amazon?

Answer 1

You have to go the Venezuela to see the Angel Falls, Canaima and the Tepuys.

Answer 2

Go to Leticia Colombia. Stay at the Decameron Hotel (all inclusive, not bad) Be sure to see Monkey Island, and the indigenous tribes. You might want to spring for a small plane ride. You just cant grasp the grandeur of the river from the ground.

Answer 3

Josef's answer is very good.Another popular entry is through Leticia in Colombia.Depending on where you are coming from your airfare might be less to one or the other.

It is an amazing experience no matter how you get there.

juan23

Answer 4

Go to Brazil.

Brazil's Amazonas province has the most beautiful areas of rainforest in the world!  The lush greenery and exotic wildlife is just amazing!