In a secluded part of Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest, river transport is far more common than road travel. Here, boats glide along the Wichimi River, a wide channel that snakes through the dense foliage, powered by the Ecuadorian sunshine.
Five boats, each topped with a sleek solar-panelled roof, are being used by 12 indigenous Achuar communities across a stretch of eastern Ecuador bordering Peru. These solar vessels, provided by a local non-profit organization, have become integral to the daily life of the community, offering transport for education, health services, and eco-tourism.
