Located
in the heart of the largest forest in the world, Amazonas
is the largest state of Brazil. It has one of the most varied
biodiversities of the planet, and is always drawing the attention
of non-governmental organizations and environmentalists that
fight for economic and regional development without affecting
this unique ecosystem.
At the
margin of Negro River, the state’s capital, Manaus,
represents an important center of ecological tourism. One
of its most sought-after attractions is Ponta Negra Beach,
13 km from downtown. There, the sand invades Negro River bed,
composing a beautiful contrast with the dark water during
ebb tide. Another tour place is the vast forest that belongs
to the National Institute of Amazon Researches (INPA), a complex
composed of a diversified Botanic Garden, rich in flora species
of Amazon, and a Zoo with native animals, including some types
in extinction.
Occupied
mostly by the Amazon Forest, the State of Amazonas is fully
cut by Amazon River basin. Its surface features include flood
lands, plain areas and low plateaus or solid ground. Besides,
Amazon has trees up to 20 meters high. However, lower species,
between two and three meters high are also common in the region,
with such low and dense branches that make it difficult to
penetrate into the forest.
The several
areas protected by the state include the National Park of
Pico da Neblina and the Ecological Park of Janauary, which
is covered by solid ground woods, flood land woods and plain
areas, and where a canoe ride showing the water lilies is
the greatest attraction of the tour. In this area, the visitor
can also go to the National Park of Jaú, the largest
forest reserve of the continent; and the City of Barcelos,
the place to stay when visiting the Park.
The ecological
tourism is the great attraction of the tours through the Amazon.
The most sought-after tours include the Reserve of Mamirauá
and Humaitá, where the greatest attraction is the sport
fishing in Roosevelt River. The tours include boat rides,
overnight at forest lodges and forest hikes. Most of the tours
has a specialized guide.
The State
of Amazonas was the first to offer forest lodges, built at
the margin of rivers or floating on the waters of a lake,
in the middle of the forest. The state also holds one of the
greatest folkloric festivals of the country: Parintins, which
combines music, dance and all culture roots of the state.
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state’s economy mainly relies on the extraction
activities: mining, primary industry and fishing, as well
as the high-technology industrial center. Its main agricultural
products are: orange, cassava, rice and banana. Minerals
include limestone, gypsum and tin (metal). In its industrial
park, highlights to the production of electrical and communication
materials, the metallurgic industry and mineral extraction,
the manufacture of watches and the food
and beverage industry. |
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The largest
biodiversity of the planet is present across the State of
Amazonas, ensuring great surprised to its visitors. Come see,
and become a fan!
Barcelos
It is the largest national producer, as well a great exporter, of
ornamental fish. Sport fishing is one of the main local tourism
attractions.
Humaitá
Support point for visitors, lovers of sports fishing in rivers Roosevelt
and Madeirinha, estuaries of the large Amazon River.
Jaú National Park
Ecological Park that accommodates species of the Brazilian aquatic
fauna up until recently, unknown to science.
Mamirauá
Get to know the largest area of protected flooded forestlands in
the world.
Manaus
A metropolis built in the heart of the Amazon Forest.
Parintins
Guaranteed or Capricious? Heart or star? Red or blue? That’s
how it is in Parintins: you have to choose which side to take. The
historical rivalry between the two bulls called Guaranteed and Capricious
dominates the city, permeates people’s imagination and culminates
in one of the most popular parties in Brazil: the Parintins Folklore
Festival held every night on June 28, 29 and 30. In the bumbódromo
arena, the Bulls put on a grandiose spectacle of dance, music, drama
and special effects – a true rural opera that drives its 40
thousand daily spectators into a frenzy.
São
Gabriel da Cachoeira
Main access point to the highest peak in Brazil, it offers beautiful
landscape, in addition to housing the headquarters of the federation
of Indigenous Organizations of Alto Rio Negro – FOIRN.
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