Amazon river cruises – through the rainforest
Gather new impressions on board a river cruise ship on your route along the Amazon. Get to know the rich fauna and flora of the region. Having the largest volume of water in the world, the Amazon river with the surrounding areas is home to 3500 different fish and animal species like monkeys, dolphins and anteaters.
Amazon river cruises – where it takes place and when to go
The river Amazon has its source in the Peruvian Andes and flows mostly through Brazil and through the several hundred kilometer wide delta on the northeastern coast of Brazil directly into the Atlantic ocean. On its way the Amazon river meets about 10000 tributaries. From December to March is the best time for a river cruise on the Amazon.
Amazon river cruises – cities and tourist attractions
Manaus, the capital city of the state of Amazonas, is situated on the Negro, a confluence of the Amazon River. The city invites the visitors to enjoy the unique rainforest and the surroundings characterized by a great diversity of species. The variety of museums in Manaus allow to expand your knowledge of the culture and the jungle life. The symbol of the city is the Teatro Amazonas, the opera house in the style of Italian Renaissance. You should not miss the opportunity to visit the magnificent buildings surrounding the Teatro.
The biggest national park of Brazil is the 2,272,000-hectare Jaú National Park. Declared a UNESCO world heritage site, the national park offers the possibility to observe tapirs, jaguars, crocodiles and sea cows.
The small village Novo Airão is located about 115 kilometers away from Manaus. Here you can buy handicraft products like Amazon boats, wooden toys and wirework. Schedule a visit to the Refugio Aramboia where snakes like the famous boas are bread. Anavilhanas is a gigantic river archipelago of 400 islands and a surface area of 3,500 located near Novo Airão. With its rivers, lakes, branches and bays it is also worth a visit.
Relax on the perfect white sand beach in Praia Grande and take a look at the enormous nut and rubber trees in Lago Acajatuba.
Amazon river cruises – exactly the right thing for discoverer and nature lovers
Enjoy the beautiful natural sceneries during an adventurous but relaxing cruise along the Amazon River!
