Often referred to as the ‘lungs of the earth’, the Amazon is the largest tropical rainforest on Earth, and the Amazon River is the the world’s mightiest. Covering almost half of Brazil’s landmass and extending into eight other South American countries, the Amazon is a rewarding destination for anyone looking for an experiential trip that […]

  Rio Negro The Amazon’s most accessible and classic “all-rounder” destination. Perfect for getting a taste of everything the jungle has to offer, including the opportunity to catch a glimpse of some colorful bird and animal life, admire tropical flora, explore channels and densely-forested archipelagos and witness the famous “Meeting of the Waters” where the […]

The vast, steamy Brazilian Amazon is a region shrouded in mystery, and few first time visitors to the jungle really know what to expect from a trip here – expectations are often very different from the reality. Although the jungle is home to some incredible creatures; including the jaguar, tapir and giant anteater, they tend […]

There’s no ‘one size fits all’ approach to seeing the vast Brazilian Amazon, there are almost as many ways to see the rainforest as there are trees within (ok, not quite). Although it is certainly possibly to see some of the interior by backpacking independently with local boats heading upriver, such trips are more about […]

Of the many misconceptions associated with the Amazon perhaps the most misleading is the idea that visiting the jungle is inevitably a basic, raw experience; heavy on the adventure but light on the home comforts. While that is certainly still true for intrepid explorers, what many visitors don’t realise is that travel infrastructure and services […]

The Brazilian Amazon teems with attractions and activities for younger visitors, and there’s no need to let commonly-held preconceptions about the region deter you from planning a family trip to the jungle. Fears about uncomfortable accommodations, a sticky climate, swarms of mosquitoes and biting creatures rarely match the reality – it’s just a matter of […]

In this chapter: Introduction to Rio Negro and Manaus What to do in and around Rio Negro Exploring the Rio Negro region Accommodation Getting there and away Introduction to Rio Negro and Manaus If there’s one place that really lives up to most travellers’ mental images of the Brazilian Amazon, it’s the Rio Negro. It’s […]

In this chapter: Introduction to Tapajos Exploring the Tapajos region Getting there and away Introduction to Tapajos The beautiful Tapajos river is the fifth largest tributary in the Amazon, running for some 1,200 miles through Para state to the border with Amazonas. The river, with its scenic towns and clear waters, is often referred to […]

In this chapter: Introduction to Belém and Marajó Exploring Belém and Marajó Introduction to Belém and Marajó The capital of the state of Pará in the northern reaches of the Brazilian Amazon, Belém is the 11th most populous city in Brazil and is located around 100 km upriver from the Atlantic Ocean, on the banks […]

In this chapter: Xingu National Park Tefé and Uakari lodge Alta Foresta Xingu National Park Buried deep in the jungle of northern Mato Grosso, Xingu National Park is a hard-to-reach destination with enormous appeal to culturally-curious travellers willing to forsake a few creature comforts for an opportunity to get a taste of life in the […]

In this chapter: Responsible travel Climate and when to travel Nature and wildlife Recommended packing list Eating and drinking Useful phrases Responsible travel The Amazon’s importance to the wellbeing of the planet cannot be underestimated, and this a region that needs to be treated with the ultimate respect. Sadly, many tour operators in the Brazilian […]