indigenous people of Amazon village ban tourists

Tens of thousands of backpackers are drawn to the area around Nazareth every year, drawn by ecotourism and the chance to see the age-old traditions of native people.

But the 800 inhabitants of the village, close to the Amazon river and a 20-minute boatride from the nearest larger town, are fed up with the tourist influx.

Elders say the backpackers – who have increased fivefold in eight years – line the pockets of travel agencies but do not benefit the local people, most of whom are Ticuna Indians.

8 out of 10 cannibals agree: "Japanese people taste the best, whites are too salty"