Amazon
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Manaus
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Belém and Marajó Island |
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BELÉM - PARÁ STATE
Along with visiting the
usual tourist attractions, such as Emilio Goeldi Musem, Rodrigues
Alves Wood, Ver-o-Pêso Market, Forte do Castelo (or Forte
do Presépio), the Teatro da Paz and churches, we will visit
one of the most interesting and historical areas are the pedestrian
area. Here, many old houses are covered with beautiful tiles made
in Portugal. Unfortunately, many of the tiles have been stolen and
sold to private collectors. Hammocks should be bought there. The
"Estação das Docas" is an example how an
abandoned Port can be revitalized and became the "In Place"
for those who want to enjoy the night in a safe way. |
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MARAJÓ
ISLAND
An early
ferry boat trip to Marajó Island will take us to the Buffalo
Island. Our target is Soure, reached after 4 hour trip and then
go to Pesqueiro Beach 10 mi away, where we can overnight on hammocks
and have good, inexpensive seafood plates and nice cold beer. Our
next adventure is an upstream boat tour along the Paracauari river,
taking shortcuts such as the "Furo do Miguelão"
between mangrove aerial roots that form a tunnel and finding a primitive
brick mill hidden behind the banks of the river. A visit
to a buffalo farm to taste buffalo steak and cheese are also a must. |
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MANAUS
AND RIO NEGRO
Cruise passengers:
Enquiry directly with:
Peter@allbraziltravel.com
Besides
the highlights of Manaus such as the "Teatro Amazonas"
(1896), the Adolfo Lisboa Market, and the Rio Negro Palace, the
best way to know the jungle and its surroundings - waterfalls,
and beaches during low water season - is by taking a good motorized
canoe with an experienced pilot. We buy all our food - including
meat to fish for piranhas !- cachaça, beer, fuel and off
we go on an adventure of a lifetime! The hammocks bought in Belem
will be our beds during our stay in the jungle. We are free to
overnight wherever we like. The only time commitment we have is
our next flight. A visit to a jungle lodge is also recommended.
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