Amazon Jungle

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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.

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 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.

The Amazon Tupana Jungle Lodge is a charming small jungle hotel with about 18 accommodations, located on the banks of the Tupana River, about 178 kilometers from Manaus. The accommodation has a rustic architecture and was built with the same materials and techniques used by the riverside people in the region. The Tupana River has black water with a high pH that inhibits the proliferation of insects, so mosquitoes and flies have greater difficulty in reproducing and thus guaranteeing a more comfortable stay for you. Our package includes round-trip transfer from Manaus, tours, guide and 5 days of accommodation with full board.

Anywhere in the world, gastronomy is part of the experience. In the Amazon, it does even more. This is because most of the dishes consumed are prepared with foods that only exist here. From street food to sophisticated restaurant: get ready for new flavors.

We know that by the end of any Amazon travel experience, you will feel more connected to the diversity of Brazil as a whole. And not only in terms of territory, but above all, people. Have Fun!