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.
One-third of Colombia’s area sits in the Upper Amazon region. Pictured is the Amazon River at dusk near the...
An emergent is a tree that rises above the forest canopy in order to get more light. The Amazon...
The Amazon in Colombia is flooded for up to half of the year depending on the exact location. This...
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, is native to East Asia, but has ben cultivated and naturalized in the Amazon rainforest.
Black vultures are scavengers and feed primarily on carrion, but they will also occasionally eat live prey. These birds...
Looking at a tributary that feeds into the Amazon River in Colombia. These waterways offer greater opportunity for viewing...
Puerto Nariño is the second biggest town in the Amazonas department of Colombia. It is a lot smaller than...
These visitors to the Amazon provide scale for this large buttress root system. Trees are usually deep rooted to...
