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15 Amazon Animals: Unravel the Wildlife in Brazil

15 Amazon Animals: Unravel the Wildlife in Brazil

The richest ecosystem on Earth is home to countless species of animals. Discover the wildlife of the Amazon Rainforest! Known for its incredibly rich vegetation, the Amazon Rainforest is dense and diverse, with over 2,500 species of trees and 30,000 types of plants—out of 100,000 in all of South America. While the flora is abundant, […]

When is the Best Time to Visit the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil

When is the Best Time to Visit the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil

Not sure when is the best time to travel to the Amazon? This guide will teach you everything about the forest’s seasons and help you plan your next vacation! With two very well-defined seasons (wet and dry seasons), the best time to visit the Amazon Rainforest depends on what you’re looking for. This is an […]

Pantanal or the Amazon: Which One Should you Choose?

Pantanal or the Amazon: Which One Should you Choose?

Both incredible Brazilian biomes, the Pantanal is home to jaguars and other fantastic animals, while the Amazon Rainforest allows for unbelievable jungle experiences When planning an adventure into Brazil’s wildest landscapes, two destinations may come to mind: the Pantanal or the Amazon. Both are ecological powerhouses teeming with biodiversity, but they offer different experiences. Simply […]

Best Amazon Jungle Lodges in Brazil

Best Amazon Jungle Lodges in Brazil

Lodges in the Amazon Rainforest offer comfortable stay experiences, high-end services, and total immersion in nature Visiting the Amazon Rainforest is on the bucket list of travelers from all over the world, though many people wonder if the wild environment is the proper place to forget about work and all the responsabilities back at home. […]

How to Get to the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil?

How to Get to the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil?

Don’t know how to visit the Amazon Rainforest? Check our guide for routes to Amazonas, Mato Grosso and Pará and learn everything you need to know! If you’re wondering how to get to the Amazon Rainforest so you can start planning your next vacation, it’s important to point out that, contrary to popular belief, access […]

10 Facts about Pico da Neblina in the Amazon, Brazil

10 Facts about Pico da Neblina in the Amazon, Brazil

Learn more about Brazil’s highest mountain, a sacred Yanomami landmark hidden deep in the Amazon Rainforest Pico da Neblina is the highest peak in Brazil, standing at almost 3,000 meters above sea level. Hidden in the northwest Amazon, it rises above the rainforest canopy, and it’s almost always wrapped in mist. Beyond being the tallest […]

A luxury Amazon jungle lodge bungalow with a thatched roof and glass walls glowing with warm light at dusk, a hammock on its wooden deck amid the rainforest.

5 Brazil luxury vacation tips for an unforgettable nature trip

Planning a luxury vacation in Brazil? 5 expert tips on luxury lodges, Amazon cruises and private safaris to explore the wild in total comfort.

How Many Days Should You Spend in the Amazon?

How Many Days Should You Spend in the Amazon?

When planning your trip to the Amazon, don’t forget to consider logistics, seasons, and your travel style To truly experience the rainforest, it’s recommended to book a trip for at least 3 full days, but deciding how many days you should stay in the Amazon Rainforest depends on what experiences you’re looking for, as well […]

10 Amazon Rainforest Travel Tips to Make the Most of your Adventure

10 Amazon Rainforest Travel Tips to Make the Most of your Adventure

Discover how to prepare for your Amazon Rainforest trip with practical tips, local insights, and sustainable travel advice Planning a trip to the Amazon in Brazil is no ordinary travel experience. With its immense size, rich biodiversity, and complex logistics, this magnificent place might challenge even the most seasoned travelers. This is a destination where […]

Best Places to Visit in the Amazon, Brazil

Best Places to Visit in the Amazon, Brazil

The Amazon Rainforest offers unique landscapes and diverse experiences spread across different Brazilian states Covering a staggering area of approximately 5 million km², the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil hides a whole universe of biodiversity across different states, with emphasis on ecotourism in Amazonas, Pará, and Mato Grosso. In other words, it holds destinations and activities […]

What to Do in the Amazon Rainforest: Top Outdoor Activities in Brazil

What to Do in the Amazon Rainforest: Top Outdoor Activities in Brazil

Looking forward to seeing up close one of the most impressive natural wonders of the planet? Check out a curated list of the top activities in the Amazon, Brazil The possibilities of the Amazon in Brazil are as vast as its impressive expanse of nearly 5 million km². With options for solo travelers, couples, families, […]

Jaú National Park: In the heart of the Amazon, Brazil

Jaú National Park: In the heart of the Amazon, Brazil

Discover Jaú National Park in Brazil, one of the largest protected areas of the Amazon, including its locations, history, culture, wildlife, and much more! Jaú National Park covers an impressive area of 2.27 million hectares in the middle of the Amazon Rainforest, protecting the entire basin of the Jaú River, a blackwater tributary of the […]

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5-Day Luxury Amazon Cruise in Peru: Marañón and Samiria Rivers

5-Day Luxury Amazon Cruise in Peru: Marañón and Samiria Rivers

Wake up in a river-view suite, spend a full day in Pacaya-Samiria, fish for piranhas, kayak, and spot pink dolphins on a luxury Amazon cruise in Peru.

4 nights

from $7,420

5-Day Luxury Amazon Cruise in Peru: Marañón and Samiria Rivers
Machu Picchu and Amazon Tour: 7 Days Overland Across Peru

Machu Picchu and Amazon Tour: 7 Days Overland Across Peru

CuscoEasy

Two nights in the Tambopata rainforest, a road over a 4,750 m pass, then the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu: Peru in 7 days.

6 nights

from $1,700

Machu Picchu and Amazon Tour: 7 Days Overland Across Peru
Posada Amazonas: 3-Day Amazon Tour from Puerto Maldonado, Peru

Posada Amazonas: 3-Day Amazon Tour from Puerto Maldonado, Peru

AmazonEasy

Spend 2 nights at Posada Amazonas, the Ese Eja community’s lodge 2 hours from Puerto Maldonado. Climb a 40 m canopy tower and spot giant otters.

2 nights

from $1,700

Posada Amazonas: 3-Day Amazon Tour from Puerto Maldonado, Peru