The Amazon Delta, spanning the region between Macapá and Belém, is a vast network of rivers, islands, and mangroves that forms one of the world’s largest river deltas. This intricate landscape teems with wildlife and showcases the immense biodiversity of the Amazon, offering a unique glimpse into the remote and water-bound communities of northern Brazil.
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Manaus – Heart of the Amazon
Manaus, the largest city in the Amazon Basin, blends modernity, history, and nature at the confluence of the Rio Negro and Amazon River. Its iconic sites like Teatro Amazonas and thriving markets offer a gateway to the rainforest and showcase its enormous biodiversity.
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Leticia, Colombia, serves as a dynamic gateway to the Amazon, where Colombia, Brazil, and Peru converge. From boat trips on the Amazon River to encountering indigenous wildlife, pink dolphins, and vibrant parakeets in Parque Santander, this frontier town offers a rich blend of culture, nature, and adventure deep within the rainforest.
Continue readingBaños and the Equadorean Amazon – Forests and Jungle
Baños, the gateway to the Ecuadorian Amazon, offers adventure with its waterfalls, thermal baths, and lush cloud forests. Exploring the Rio Napo and visiting indigenous communities highlights the region’s deep cultural roots, while ongoing reforesting efforts showcase the area’s commitment to preserving Ecuador’s rich biodiversity and Amazonian wilderness.
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Our travel journeys in Latin America and beyond,including a full year we spent on the road travelling overland in South America in 2018 and subsequent journeys in South and Central America
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