The Amazon Rainforest is a moist broadleaf forest in the Amazon Basin of South America. The area, also known as Amazonia or the Amazon Basin, encompasses seven million square kilometers (1.2 billion acres), though the forest itself occupies some 5.5 million square kilometers, located within nine nations: Brazil (with 60 percent of the rainforest), Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana. The Amazon represents over half of the planet’s remaining rainforests and comprises the largest and most species-rich tract of tropical rainforest in the world.
Reflecting environmental conditions as well as past human influence, the Amazon is made up of a mosaic of ecosystems and vegetation types including rainforests, seasonal forests, deciduous forests, flooded forests, and savannas.
In Amazon region there is on of the biggest world’s river – Amazon River. It’s world’s largest river in terms of discharge and the second longest river in the world after the Nile. The river is made up of over 1,100 tributaries, 17 of which are longer than 1000 miles, and two of which (the Negro and the Madeira) are larger, in terms of volume, than the Congo (formerly the Zaire) river. The river system is the lifeline of the forest and its history plays an important part in the development of its rainforests.
Wet tropical forests are the most species-rich biome, and tropical forests in the Americas are consistently more species rich than the wet forests in Africa and Asia. The Amazonian rainforests have unparalleled biodiversity. More than 1/3 of all species in the world live in the Amazon Rainforest. The region is home to about 2.5 million insect species, tens of thousands of plants, and some 2000 birds and mammals. To date, at least 40,000 plant species, 3,000 fish, 1,294 birds, 427 mammals, 428 amphibians, and 378 reptiles have been scientifically classified in the region.
The weather is hot tropical and humid. Average annual temperature: 26.7 ºC. It rains practically daily, but from December to June is the rain season. The dry season, intense sun and high temperature –around 38ºC- goes from July to November, when gusts of rain fall strongly and in brief periods.
The state of Amazon has almost 2.8 million inhabitants, with a density of around 1.5 hab/Km² (one of the lowest rates in Brazil) and shelters 25% of the entire indigenous population of the country. The capital Manaus concentrates almost 50% of the population of the state, with around 1.5 million people.
Amazon food is based in fish and their seasonings receive indigenous, European and African influence. The most requested fish are: “pirarucu” or paiche (Arapaima gigas), peacock bass, which may reach 70 cm long; and pacu, usually roasted or cooked in a famous dish called “calderada” (stew). There are many ways to prepare these fish, according to the region, and there are different side orders that combine well, such as “tucupi” sauce, “pirão” (cassava flour cooked in water or milk), different kinds of pepper and cassava flour.
Regional fruits, such as “cupuacu” (Theobroma grandiflorum), “graviola” (Annona Muricata) and buriti palm are used to prepare juices and desserts.
The most traditional artistic manifestations of the Amazon are of indigenous origin, by means of body paint, feather arts, dance, music and ceramics. The rich indigenous crafts are easily found in tourist points and include tufts, bows and arrows and other objects that used to be of daily use by Indians.
The Amazon is one of the most popular Brazilian destinations in the world and, without a doubt, it should be visited by all people interested in nature. There are several types of accommodation available in the Amazon, from survival camping to excellent suites in the middle of the forest.
See the attractions, tours packages and nature trips to Amazon Forest that we will help you organize your trip to the brazilian amazon forest.
The Amazon Rainforest is a moist broadleaf forest in the Amazon Basin of South America. The area, also known as Amazonia or the Amazon Basin, encompasses seven million square kilometers (1.2 billion acres), though the forest itself occupies some 5.5 million square kilometers, located within nine nations: Brazil (with 60 percent of the rainforest), Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana. The Amazon represents over half of the planet’s remaining rainforests and comprises the largest and most species-rich tract of tropical rainforest in the world.
Our Amazon forest trip occur in Manaus region, North of Brazil.
The best way to get in Manaus is by ariplane and there are some brazil fly companies available. Also it´s possíble arrive in Manaus coming directly from USA .
In our program we pick you up at the airport.
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