La Selva: Peru's Amazonian Embrace, A Crucible of Life and Origins
The Peruvian Amazon, affectionately known as "La Selva" by its inhabitants, unfolds as an immense and breathtaking realm. This verdant tapestry stretches from the eastern foothills of the towering Andes Mountains eastward to meet the borders of Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, and Bolivia. Constituting the lion's share of Peru's portion of the colossal Amazon rainforest, second only to Brazil in its extent, "La Selva," meaning simply "the jungle," holds profound significance for Peruvians.