The Exotic Amazon
One million six hundred thousand square kilometers, 18% of the Brazilian territory, the largest
piece of rain forest in the planet. Within its territory, a significant part of the Amazon
Basin, the largest in the world responsible for a fifth of earth's supply of fresh water.
A genetic bank of immeasurable value - first in biodiversity. Two thirds of all the existing
species of living beings. A deforestation rate of only 2% including those areas
which have been deforested to make way for cities, farms and roads.
In view of these facts, the state of Amazonas has become one of the most attractive destinations
for travelers interested in nature tourism. And the added bonus: besides the natural attractions,
the State of Amazonas has a good tourist structure allowing the visitor to enter in close
contact with nature will all the necessary safety and the desired level of comfort.
The Amazon Forest, essentially tropical, reveals astounding features as to its biological diversity.
Its three basic ecosystems (wetland forest, flooded forest and high land forest) can be explored in
the different ways and under various perspectives allowing for a unique experience.
During the
high water period, the waters overrun the forest margins nearly reaching the tree tops. The
phenomenon unveils a beautiful wetland spectacle in this region. The flooded forest areas are very
fertile due to the natural irrigation with river borne nutrients. The Amazon hydrographic basin, the
largest in the world, denominates river a large affluents are called "igarapés". Some of them can
go completely dry during.the three months corresponding to dry season. Adventure tourism
is the great attraction of tours to the Amazon region. Soft adventure programs
include fishing, jungle survival training, bird watching and even mountaineering which very well
translates the reality of the Region on account of two fundamental factors: they directly benefit the
population around the resorts and secure the conservation of the environment - the basic items
which characterize the concept of "ecotourism".
Come and get to know this world of nature called life.
Now get ready for an unforgettable journey through one of the last frontiers on earth: The Amazon!
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