Northern Region of Brazil - Amazonia
Attractions, sightseeing, geography, sports and recreation for the Amazon and the states of Pará, Tocantins, Roraima, Amazonas, Amapá, Rondônia and the cities of Belem, Macapa, Manaus, Boa Vista, Santarem, Porto Velho and Rio Branco.
Belem, Brazil
Belém, in Pará state, is one of Brazil's busiest ports - and it's about 60 miles upriver from the Atlantic ocean! The river is the Pará, part of the greater Amazon river system, separated from the larger part of the Amazon delta by Ilha de Marajó or Island of Marajó.
Belém, in Pará state, is one of Brazil's busiest ports - and it's about 60 miles upriver from the Atlantic ocean! The river is the Pará, part of the greater Amazon river system, separated from the larger part of the Amazon delta by Ilha de Marajó or Island of Marajó.
Amapá
"The northernmost point of Brazil is the Oiapoque, in the north of Amapá. It´s one of the least populated States in Brazil; the long distances made economic development difficult. On the other hand, the part of the Amazon forest which covers the State is one of the most preserved." Travel, maps, photos.
"The northernmost point of Brazil is the Oiapoque, in the north of Amapá. It´s one of the least populated States in Brazil; the long distances made economic development difficult. On the other hand, the part of the Amazon forest which covers the State is one of the most preserved." Travel, maps, photos.
Amazon - Rio Negro Photo Gallery
Click on a thumbnail for a larger image of rivers, fishing, wildlife, and scenery.
Click on a thumbnail for a larger image of rivers, fishing, wildlife, and scenery.
Amazon Forest Pictures
View some pictures of the Amazon Forest. Click on the pictures to view them in large size.
View some pictures of the Amazon Forest. Click on the pictures to view them in large size.
Amazonas State
Information about the state, ciies, lodings and tours.
Information about the state, ciies, lodings and tours.
Araguaia National Park
"One of Brazil’s most magnificent parks – and the largest when it was created half a century ago – Araguaia protects a sizable part of the largest fluvial island on the planet. Settled in the waters of the Rio Araguaia, the Ilha de Bananal is an ecological wonderland that combines both cerrado and rainforest ecosystems – along with the thousands of species that call them home."
"One of Brazil’s most magnificent parks – and the largest when it was created half a century ago – Araguaia protects a sizable part of the largest fluvial island on the planet. Settled in the waters of the Rio Araguaia, the Ilha de Bananal is an ecological wonderland that combines both cerrado and rainforest ecosystems – along with the thousands of species that call them home."
History of Amazonas
History of the state from pre-Columbian times, through the rubber boom, economic stagnation and current status.
History of the state from pre-Columbian times, through the rubber boom, economic stagnation and current status.
Interactive Weather Map of the Amazon Region
The US Weather Channel presents this interactive map, including weather, forecasts and points of interest plus links to far more information about Brazil and other South American countries.
The US Weather Channel presents this interactive map, including weather, forecasts and points of interest plus links to far more information about Brazil and other South American countries.
Meeting of the waters:Negro River and Solimoes River
Photo of the Meeting of the Waters, where two rivers meet near Manaus.
Photo of the Meeting of the Waters, where two rivers meet near Manaus.
Palmas, Tocantins
Palmas, capital of the state of Tocantins, is still growing. With its natural beauties still intact, kilometres of river beaches, waterfalls and ecological reserves, the capital is located in the geographical centre of Tocantins and forms part of the Palmas Tourist Region.
Palmas, capital of the state of Tocantins, is still growing. With its natural beauties still intact, kilometres of river beaches, waterfalls and ecological reserves, the capital is located in the geographical centre of Tocantins and forms part of the Palmas Tourist Region.
Para State
"The name Pará means "river" in an indian language. The name of the capital, Belém, is the Portuguese for Bethlehem, the city where Jesus Christ was born. Pará is one the biggest Brazilian States. Because of the jungle, which covers most of the State, it is still very underpopulated." Maps, travel information and photos.
"The name Pará means "river" in an indian language. The name of the capital, Belém, is the Portuguese for Bethlehem, the city where Jesus Christ was born. Pará is one the biggest Brazilian States. Because of the jungle, which covers most of the State, it is still very underpopulated." Maps, travel information and photos.
Rondonia State
"The name Rondônia is a tribute to Cândido Rondon, who in the early 1900s laid telegraph lines untilthe western border of the Brazilian Amazon." Travel information, maps and photos.
"The name Rondônia is a tribute to Cândido Rondon, who in the early 1900s laid telegraph lines untilthe western border of the Brazilian Amazon." Travel information, maps and photos.
Roraima State
"The name Roraima derives from Roro-imã, which in the language of indians pemon means Green Moutain." Maps, photos, travel information.
"The name Roraima derives from Roro-imã, which in the language of indians pemon means Green Moutain." Maps, photos, travel information.
Tocantins State
"The state of Tocantins was created by the Constitution of 1988; it was part of the state of Goiás. The economy is based on agriculture; the plain lands of Tocantins see some of the biggest farms of the country, all devoted to intensive plantation of soy, corn and other tradeable commodities." Travel information, maps and photos.
"The state of Tocantins was created by the Constitution of 1988; it was part of the state of Goiás. The economy is based on agriculture; the plain lands of Tocantins see some of the biggest farms of the country, all devoted to intensive plantation of soy, corn and other tradeable commodities." Travel information, maps and photos.
Tocantins
Tocantins forms the boundary between the Amazon Rainforest and the coastal savanna. As a result, the state's geography is varied. Many rivers cross through the state (including one of the same name), and there are over 20 archaeologically significant sites found in Tocantins.
Tocantins forms the boundary between the Amazon Rainforest and the coastal savanna. As a result, the state's geography is varied. Many rivers cross through the state (including one of the same name), and there are over 20 archaeologically significant sites found in Tocantins.
