Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Exploring Amazonas, Roraima, Acre & Rondônia
This region offers the ultimate rainforest experience.
Most people travel here to explore the dense forests,
picturesque river islands, and tranquil waterways.
The sights include Manaus, the legendary capital city
of Amazonas, which offers much architectural and
cultural interest. Also located in Amazonas is the
Mamirauá Reserve, Brazil's first sustainable develop-
ment reserve. The secluded and beautiful mountains
of Roraima are worth a visit, as is Acre, with its
natural beauty, history, and
seringueiro
(rubber-
tapping) culture. Porto Velho, the capital of Rondônia,
overlooking the Amazon's longest tributary, the
mighty Rio Madeira, is a lively place to visit. Riverboat
excursions on the Rio Madeira are a good way to idle
away a few hours and spot a few pink dolphins.
Spectacled caimans can be found
near Manaus
Altamira
Camarão
Marabitanas
Pico da Neblina
9,888 ft (3,014 m)
Uaruma
Uaupés
Castanheiro
São João
Novo
Marapi
Julia
Capana
Estação Ecológica
Mamiraua
Tonantins
Fonte Boa
a
São Paulo
de Olivença
Tabatinga
Amataurá
Caxias
Boats anchored on the Rio Madeira outside Porto Velho
Carauari
Jutaí
Boa Vist
a
SIGHTS AT A GLANCE
Towns & Cities
Boa Vista
3
Manaus pp280-83
1
Parintins
2
Porto Velho
5
Rio Branco
4
Foz de
Gregório
Rodrigues
Itam
arati
Mamoriá
Pucallpa
Feijó
Cruzeiro
do Sul
Tarauacá
ACRE
Floriano
Peixoto
Boca do Acre
0 kilomete
rs
200
Sena Madureira
Taumaturgo
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200
Progresso
RIO BRANCO
Guanabara
GETTING AROUND
Joining an organized tour with one of the companies in
Manaus, Boa Vista, Porto Velho, or Rio Branco is the best
way to see the Amazon jungle. Most companies offer
accommodation in tourist lodges and travel by a combi-
nation of road and riverboat or canoe. For those who want
to travel independently, it is possible to move around the
jungle on local riverboats. Road travel is also possible from
all cities. Manaus, for instance, is only 6 hours by bus from
Novo Airão, on the Rio Negro, where it is possible to bathe
in jungle rivers and swim with pink dolphins.
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