Yasuni National Park, National park in Ecuador
Yasuni National Park is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.
The park was designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1989.
It is home to several indigenous tribes, including the Huaorani and Tagaeri-Taromenane.
Visitors can explore the park through guided tours and stay in eco-lodges.
Yasuni has more species of trees and insects in a single hectare than all of North America.
Location: Orellana Province
Inception: 1979
Elevation above the sea: 210 m
Website: unesco.org/mabdb/br/brdir/directory/biores.asp?mode=all&code=ECU+03
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap