The massive Andean mountain ranges give birth to many rivers, that pave their way down to the east and west, through spectacular gorges, canyons, valleys and jungles leaving behind hundreds of miles of breathtaking world class whitewater. Ecuador holds the headwaters of the Amazon river and as a result the country has one of the highest concentrations of rivers per square mile in the world. Add to this warm tropical waters, year-round flows, excellent accessibility, and an opportunity to paddle in the Amazon jungle. Rivers, that originate in the "Cordillera Oriental" and flow down to the Amazon lowlands are mostly big and have more water than the rivers of the "Cordillera Occidental". Together with the Rafting adventure you can experience the amazon jungle and learn about the everyday live and the customs from the indigenous people that live in this region. In the "Cordillera Oriental", the rivers "El Alto Napo" and the "Río Misahuallí are worth mentioning, in the"Occidental" the two well known rivers "El Río Toachi" and "El Alto Río Blanco", which all offer ideal conditions for rafting tours and kayaking. Ecuador is probably the world's best whitewater playground and if you are a whitewater rafting or a kayaking enthusiast, Ecuador is a destination you shouldn't miss.