The phenomenon is the result of the union of the Negro and Solimões rivers, which run kilometers without mixing due to differences in temperature, density and composition.

The red boto or pink boto is a mammal that lives in freshwater. The appearance is very similar to dolphins. The experience provides proximity to these animals in their native waters.

The indigenous communities of the Upper Rio Negro and Tarumã welcome tourists for an experience, where you can see the customs, gastronomy, dances, rituals, and the sale of handicrafts.

MUSA is a vast botanical garden in the middle of the urban area, with primary forest, where you can find exhibitions, nursery of orchids and bromeliads, pond, aquariums and experimental laboratories of snakes, insects and butterflies, forest trails and a 42 meter tower to enjoy the rainforest.

With over 3.000 species cataloged in its rivers, there are plenty of reasons for fish to be the main ingredient in the gastronomy of the Amazonas. With strong indigenous influences, which predominate in Portuguese and African contributions, fish is accompanied by another very peculiar ingredient: cassava flour known as “de Uarini”, or “ovinha”. There are great diversity of ways of preparation. The amount of fruit types also lives up to the grandeur of the Amazonian nature, with its own flavors, some of which can be tasted in sweets, or salted. Enjoy yourself!

Located on the banks of rivers, on high land, floating in lakes, in the most diverse architectural styles, the forest hotels are means of lodging in the dense jungle, umping off points for an intimate experience with the Amazonian nature. Rustic or sophisticated, they are in the various regions of the Amazonas and offer day and night excursions with comfort and safety and expert guides.

The Amazon concentrates more than 1,000 of the 1,919 bird species found in Brazil, according to the Brazilian Ornithological Records Committee. Birdwatching tours are available to visitors on a regular or private basis. They may also include other forms of interaction with nature, such as visiting caves and waterfalls.

The Zoo is located inside of the CIGS (Jungle Warfare Trainning Center of the Brazilian Army). The area has 30.000 square meters, housing more than 200 animals of the Amazon fauna, such as the jaguar and the black panther. It also has the Amazon Aquarium.

Website: http://www.cigs.eb.mil.br/

Displacement between the tree tops. The activity takes place in the municipalities of Rio Preto da Eva and President Figueiredo, in the countryside of the Amazon. Accompanied by guides specialized in the sport and with all necessary safety procedures, allows the best view of the vastness of green, as well as bird watching, rare plants and intriguing sounds of the forest.

A vertical activity practiced using ropes and equipment suitable for the descent of walls and free spans, widely practiced in the municipality of Presidente Figueiredo, for its waterfalls. The descent is by rappelling cascading, a name given to the sport that specializes in descending waterfalls using rappelling techniques. Thus, practitioners have direct contact with nature and learn basic concepts of survival.

The activity consists of gliding on an airline connecting two horizontally or unevenly spaced points using specific procedures and equipment. It can be practiced in adventure parks in Manaus, resorts and in President Figueiredo, among the trees and under the rivers. Known as the “Land of Waterfalls” by the abundant offer of baths, jungle, caves, caves and waterfalls, the zip line is one of the main adventures activities practiced in the municipality.

In Amazonas, the sport is widely practiced on the Rio Negro coast and along the city coast, or on the beaches of Ponta Negra and Tupé. Others prefer nearby cities such as Iranduba (distant 27 kilometers from Manaus). This activity allows to know the rivers of the Amazonas.

Each cruise promotes unique itineraries that attract the most diverse passengers, offering exclusive tours to see the forest up close, visit traditional riverside communities and observe the animals. Navigating the Amazon rivers can be a luxurious experience, crossing far beyond the famous meeting of waters and engaging in the natural beauties that only the Amazon can offer. Amazonas has boats with different capacities, formats, installations and itineraries, ranging from half a day to a week.

Community based tourism is tourism in which local residents (indigenous and riverside communities) invite tourists to visit their communities with the provision of overnight accommodation.

The residents earn income as land managers, entrepreneurs, service and produce providers, and employees. At least part of the tourist income is set aside for projects which provide benefits to the community as a whole.

Community based tourism enables the tourist to discover local habits and wildlife, and celebrates and respects traditional cultures, rituals and wisdom. The community will be aware of the commercial and social value placed on their natural and cultural heritage through tourism, and this will foster community based conservation of these resources.