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State of Brazil
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Amazonas is a state in the North of Brazil. It is the largest state of Brazil by area. Amazonas' territory is 98% covered by rainforest. The exuberance of the tropical rain forest, associated with hot and humid climate, are responsible for the largest biodiversity on Earth. The state is known worldwide for its giant rivers and the fascinating Amazon rainforest. The destination offers boat trips along the rivers (including the Meeting of the Waters), direct contact with nature and native peoples, in addition to the typical gastronomy of the region, which brings together a variety of tasty fish and Amazonian fruits.
By car
Road access from the south, southwest, midwest, and northeast regions is to Belém, capital of the State of Pará.
There are few roads. Most of the time you will have to take a boat or, where possible, fly.
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the capital of Amazonas state is the chief commercial and cultural center of the upper Amazon region and an important river port
on the border with Peru, it is in an area inhabited by Ticuna Indians, and has a museum about them
a centre for ecotourism
famous for the Boi Bumbá festival that celebrates the Amazonian culture
the best waterfalls and adventure activities
home of many Indian tribes and the Pico da Neblina, the highest mountain in Brazil
on the border with Colombia and Peru
on the shores of Lake Tefé
a convenient stopping point for trips along the Amazon River
a national park protecting the world’s second largest fluvial archipelago
a world heritage-site that preserves many fine examples of Amazonian fauna and flora
it offers excursions with local guides in channels, lakes and trails inside the forest, and visits to local villages at the rivers margins
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