Whether they be used as a means of inspiration, to invoke philosophical thoughts, to provide concise information or to illuminate meaning, a quote is a powerful literary tool.
Here are a few of our favorite quotes about forests in general, and rainforests in particular.
Jungle Quotes 
Iquitos, in the Region of Loreto, is the largest city in the Peruvian Amazon, with almost half a million inhabitants; and the largest city in the world not accessible by road - only via plane and boat.
Located on the left bank of the Amazon river in north eastern Peru, it is a city with bag loads of culture, charm and character. Whether it be the organised chaos of the moto-taxis careering through the streets, or the exciting hustle and bustle of Belen Market, it cannot be denied that Iquitos is a city like no other.
Many will be familiar of tales of the sasquatch of North America and the yeti of the Himalayas, but have you heard of the Bigfoot of the Amazon? The vast Amazonian jungles of western Brazil and eastern Peru are said to harbor a huge monster that is wrapped in mystery and local legend.
Amazon Bigfoot, Mapinguari 
With music and theater performances from around the globe, some of the world’s most famous musicians and artists, and a historic background that intrigues even the most casual of explorers, what more can art fans ask for? How about a beautiful and tropical location in heart of the Amazon rainforest?
The Amazon rainforest has unparalleled biodiversity. The National Academy of Sciences claims that any four-square-mile patch of the Amazon rainforest can contain more than 125 species of mammals, 60 of amphibians, 100 of reptiles, 150 of butterflies, and more than 400 species of birds.
So just what kinds of animals are you going to see on an Amazon cruise?
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