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Anavilhanas National Park, the archipelago of the Amazon in Brazil

Anavilhanas National Park, the archipelago of the Amazon in Brazil

Learn everything you should know about the Anavilhanas in the Amazon Rainforest, including its history, how to get there, the best time to visit, what to do, and more! Anavilhanas National Park is home to the second largest river archipelago in the world. Located on the Rio Negro in the Amazon Rainforest, Brazil, it holds […]

Ecotourism in the Amazon Rainforest: 7 Tours to Connect with Nature

Ecotourism in the Amazon Rainforest: 7 Tours to Connect with Nature

From jungle lodges to river cruises, see how ecotourism in Brazil thrives in these 7 incredible Amazon tours! Highlighted by The Wall Street Journal in 2024 as a nature destination worth visiting, ecotourism in the Amazon Rainforest is crucial for economic growth, for the financial health of local communities, and for environmental protection. Every year, […]

Amazon Rainforest Conservation Efforts: 8 Projects to Support in 2026

Amazon Rainforest Conservation Efforts: 8 Projects to Support in 2026

Deforestation just hit an 11-year low, but the forest still needs help. See 8 Amazon rainforest conservation efforts you can support in 2026.

What’s the Best Time of the Year for Amazon River Cruises in Brazil?

What’s the Best Time of the Year for Amazon River Cruises in Brazil?

The activities of river cruises in the Amazon Rainforest differ depending on the season, making each trip totally remarkable As ecotourism tours in the Amazon become even more comfortable and focused on exploring nature responsibly, river cruises are great for travelers looking for comfort, rich itineraries, eco-friendly practices, and one-of-a-kind experiences. Considering the influence of […]

An Amazon pink river dolphin at the surface of a dark river, its long tooth-lined beak open and its head raised out of the water.

10 fascinating facts about the Amazon pink river dolphin

Discover 10 fascinating facts about the Amazon pink river dolphin — shifting colours, a 180° neck and ancient legends. Explore the Amazon with PlanetaEXO.

Is Manaus Safe? A Guide for Travelers Heading to the Amazon, Brazil

Is Manaus Safe? A Guide for Travelers Heading to the Amazon, Brazil

Discover the best practices for a safe and smooth passage through Manaus, the gateway to travel in the Amazon Rainforest Minutes before landing at Eduardo Gomes International Airport in Manaus, Amazonas, travelers see from their window seat a contrasting view: two of the largest tributaries of the Amazon River forming the fascinating Meeting of the […]

The Amazon River, Brazil: A Guide to the World’s Greatest River

The Amazon River, Brazil: A Guide to the World’s Greatest River

Understand the importance of the world’s largest river regarding ecological balance, cultural preservation, and ecotourism Brazil’s Amazon River is a continent-spanning hydrological system that determines weather patterns as far away as Texas and the Sahara. Its sheer size and great importance to the ecosystem make it a key element to the Earth’s balance. As a […]

Finding freedom in the wild: How a Dutch adventurer fell in love with Brazil

Finding freedom in the wild: How a Dutch adventurer fell in love with Brazil

Katharina Bongaertz is PlanetaEXO’s top traveler and has proven multiple times that adventure knows no gender or age.

Expanding horizons in the Amazon: A British writer’s journey of love and discovery

Expanding horizons in the Amazon: A British writer’s journey of love and discovery

Emma Phillips is a freelance writer from the UK who explored the rainforest with her Brazilian partner and uncovered a universe of wild nature and cultural diversity

How one Brazilian Woman Conquered her Fears and Found Herself Into the Deep Jungle

How one Brazilian Woman Conquered her Fears and Found Herself Into the Deep Jungle

For Women’s Month, meet Mariana Sampaio, a young solo traveler who explored Vale do Pati and the Amazon Rainforest

From Seattle Rain to Brazilian Sun: Samantha’s Solo Journey Through the Amazon and Jalapão

From Seattle Rain to Brazilian Sun: Samantha’s Solo Journey Through the Amazon and Jalapão

Samantha Sage shares her experience of solo exploring through Brazil to inspire female travelers in honor of Women’s Month

Ecotourism in Brazil boosts solo travel for women through planning and support networks

Ecotourism in Brazil boosts solo travel for women through planning and support networks

From Roraima to Jalapão, six travelers from Brazil and around the world show how exploring nature alone can be a life-changing experience

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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