Based on 155 reviewsThe Amazon Rainforest stretches across the South American continent, spanning multiple countries including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia, and is the world's most vast tropical rainforest. It is home to an extremely rich variety of species; from jaguars, pink river dolphins, and macaws to giant otters, countless animals thrive between the dense forests and rivers.
Upon arriving in the rainforest, one of the signature experiences is seeing the meeting of waters—the dark Rio Negro and the yellowish-brown Solimões River flow side-by-side here for several km without mixing, forming a distinct natural view. Taking a boat to the confluence, you can also encounter wild pink river dolphins on the river; these freshwater dolphins often curiously approach boats. The rainforest waters are also home to the Amazon water lily, whose massive, circular leaves can support the weight of a child. Venturing deep into the interior, you can paddle a canoe through the waterways of the Anavilhanas Archipelago to explore the flooded forest view; you can also hike through the jungle to identify various tropical plants and listen to the calls of birds and insects. At night, taking a small boat to look for the reflective eyes of caimans or fishing for piranhas are unique wild experiences in the rainforest. Visiting residents along the river to learn about their lifestyles and traditions of coexisting with the forest adds cultural depth to this nature trip.
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Show More ReviewsThe Amazon rainforest is the largest rainforest in the world, larger than Europe, at 7 million square kilometers. Stretching from the lower slopes of the Andes Mountains to the Atlantic coast of Brazil, the Amazon rainforest is vital to the health of the world and all the living things that live in it. The trees absorb carbon dioxide, a gas that in large quantities warms the planet and harms the climate, melting the polar ice caps and causing floods. Trees also produce oxygen, which is essential for human and all animal life. Some rainforest trees grow extremely tall, reaching more than 60 meters. Their leaves form a "canopy" like an umbrella that blocks out the light, so that few short plants grow under the trees.