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.
When the Amazon River floods, it extends deep into the Amazon Rainforest. During floods, pink dolphins swim in the...
Looking at a tributary that feeds into the Amazon River in Colombia. These waterways offer greater opportunity for viewing...
The main street in a small Amazonian settlement in southern Colombia. This area of the Amazon is called ‘The...
View of two Blue and Gold Macaws in the Amazonas Region of Colombia. These birds are native to the...
A small clearing in the Amazon rainforest with a home in view. This location is on the banks of...
