Shaman in the Amazon are known for inducing altered states of consciousness. They do this by entering a trance after ingesting Ayahuasca (yagé). Through a ritual process with other participants, this brew of plant extracts is consumed. At first it causes nausea and possibly diarrhea. This however is considered part of the cleansing process before the hallucinogenic effect takes place.
Looking at a small settlement in the Amazonas region of Colombia. Pictured are some huts with the Amazon River...
View of taller trees piercing the canopy of the Amazon Rainforest in Colombia. Such trees are called ’emergents’.
When the Amazon River floods, it extends deep into the Amazon Rainforest. During floods, pink dolphins swim in the...
One-third of Colombia’s area sits in the Upper Amazon region. Pictured is the Amazon River at dusk near the...
Victoria Regia are lilies that reach up to two meters in diameter. Also known as Victoria Amazonica, they are...
The main street in a small Amazonian settlement in southern Colombia. This area of the Amazon is called ‘The...
The Amazon alligator, also known as the black caiman, is a crocodilian species found in South America, primarily in...
Looking at a tributary that feeds into the Amazon River in Colombia. These waterways offer greater opportunity for viewing...
