Amazon

Amazon

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Amazon

Welcome to the Jungle

The Amazon Forest as many myths and legends surround the Amazon rainforest as there are bird species to spot – or so it seems. - Amazonas is the largest State in Brazil. It has approximately 1.5 milion square kilometers occupying more than 18% of the national territory. - Is bathed by the hydrographic Amazonian basin, wich counts on approximately 20% of the fresh water in the Planet. - Its protected areas, by federal and state laws, like parks and forest reserves, occupy only a territory to twenty times the coutry of Lebanon and the double of the territory of Portugal.

Amazon

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The forests in the region concentrate 60% of all forms of life in the planet, but it is estimated that only 30% of all forms are know to science. There are about one million species of animals and vegetables, including: -  more than 2000 types of fish, -  2500 types of birds, -  3500 types of trees having more than 30 cm in diameter

and 300 species of reptiles, snakes, and lizards.

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Location: North region Population – Manaus City: 1.802.014 (IBGE 2010) Temperature range: from 18°C/64,4°F to 32°C/89.6°F Rain period : Dec/ May Latitude -03° 06' 07'' Longitude 60° 01' 30'' Minimum stay recommend – 3 nights / 4 days

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Amazon DRY SEASON | June to November

RAINING SEASON | December to May

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RAINING SEASON | December to May The rainy season extends from December to May, and Rio Negro’s flood reaches its peak about mid-June. During this season, temperatures are more pleasant and the rains are more intense. During the flood peak, large marshlands form both in the archipelago and on the mainland, creating an unforgettable setting excellent for exploration. Despite the greater rain frequency, warm sunny days are common during this season.   Note: During (from April to August) and on full moon evenings, it might be difficult to find alligators.

DRY SEASON | June to November The water levels of Amazonian rivers vary during the yearly courses of Flood and Ebb. The dry season extends from June to November, and the greatest ebb tide in Rio Negro happens on September, when beaches of white sand are formed along the archipelago. During this season it rains less and the heat is intense, but it is a good idea do be prepared to face torrential rain along the way. Note: In the dry season the tour Monkey Forest is walking.

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Anavilhanas 180 kilometers (112 miles) outside of Manaus. Approximately three hours by land. anavilhanaslodge.com

Amazon Ecopark 8 km (4,9 miles)  from the Manaus Airport . Approximately one hour by van or bus and regional river boat. amazonecopark.com.br

Juma Lodge 100 km (62 miles) southeast of Manaus. Approximately three hours by vans and boats. jumalodge.com

Bungalows - king size or 2 big single / Cable Tv / Air conditioning Chalet - queen size or single beds / Cable Tv / Air conditioning

Bungalows - air conditioning / electric showers / screened windows.

Forest Bungalows – balcony / hammock / fan / private bath Lake View Bungalows – veranda / hammock / fan / private bath

Hotels

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Tours

Tour to learn about the traditions and customs of local Amazonians (“natives").  Community names: Tiririca / Terra Nova/ Artesanal / Brasil 

Local community visit

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Tours

Boto Cor de Rosa “Pink Dolphin”

We go to a floating deck where wild river dolphins come everyday. We can offer close interaction with pink dolphins

Piranha’s Fishing

Opportunity to fishing and taking piranhas and other fishes. Amazon have more than 2000 types of fish.

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It´s a spectacular merge of Negro and Solimões Rivers. The waters of the two rivers run together for about 12kms, side by side, without mixing  to form the great Amazonas River.  

Observe the fauna and meet alligators, frogs and birds. Amazon have 300 species of reptiles, snakes, and lizards. The alligator is the largest reptile in Brazil (second only to the Amazon large snakes such as anacondas). The alligator Amazon arrives achieve up to 5 meters, but generally does not exceed 2 meters.

Tours

Meeting of the Waters

Alligator Spotting

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Visit to the center for rehabilitation and re-introduction of wild animals (known as the Monkey forest).  This center was created in 1991 with the intention of receiving animals which have been confiscated from illegal commerce. In this center, the animals are initially put into quarantine to be evaluated and taken care of by a team of veterinaries and biologists.  

Tours

Monkey Forest

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Calendar 2013 Amazonas Film Festival National and International films City: Manaus Parintins Festival – Jun 24 to Jun 30 Folkloric festival “Bumbás” (Caprichoso and Garantido). City: Parintins Boi Manaus – Oct Party in honor of the anniversary of the capital of Amazonas state (Manaus). City: Manaus  

Amazonas Theatre

Parintins Festival

Amazon + Rio de Janeiro (Rio one of the most beautiful cities in the world, known as the “Cidade Maravilhosa” or "Marvelous City", home to a melting pot of cultures, races, creeds and beliefs, and of course, to Carnival) Amazon + Foz do Iguaçu (The Iguassu Falls form a giant arc nearly three kilometers wide on the Brazilian side of the border with Argentina) Amazon + Pantanal (The PANTANAL, the largest continuous wetland on the planet, declared a World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, is South America's primary wildlife sanctuary) Amazon + Salvador (Few cities in the world exude the sensuality and beauty of Salvador, the country’s first capital) Amazon + São Paulo (Forged from a melting pot of nationalities, cultures, beliefs, philosophies and ideals, this huge and pioneering metropolis is truly cosmopolitan by vocation and choice).

BrazilMosaic Recomend

The Brazilian package mentioned below can be mixed and matched, combined, etc to make just the right trip for you. Iguaçu Falls