Regent Seven Seas Cruises: The Amazon Delivers

Curious about the Amazon, which represents about half of the Earth's remaining rainforest? The mighty Amazon River measures at least 4,000 miles...the distance from New York City to Rome — and is the world's largest. Its westernmost source is high in the Andes Mountains, within 100 miles of the Pacific Ocean, and it empties into the Atlantic on the northeastern coast of Brazil. It is the world's single largest reserve of biological resources, yet, its most valuable plant offerings remain a mystery to most.

In this article, Joe Wall from Regent Seven Seas Cruises takes a closer look at these rainforest plants, starting with popular foods and then varieties used for medicinal purposes.