North Region

If you are seeking ecological adventures, the north of Brazil offers
unique opportunities. There are 7 states in this region: Acre, Amapá,
Amazonas, Pará, Rondônia, Roraima and Tocantins
The Amazon is the largest biological reserve in the world and has
unparalleled natural resources, as well as one third of the planet's
living species. The rivers of the Amazon Basin, through which one-fifth of
the world's fresh water flows, are "roads" that lead to the heart of the
jungle. Ten of the twenty largest rivers on earth are located int the
Amazon River Basin. One of them is the Amazon River, which is 4,087 miles
long.

The jungle lodges provide comfort and safety for those who wish to explore
the flora and fauna on long river cruises. The Amazon folklore and the
typical regional cuisine are also special attractions. The Boi-bumbá
festival, held in Parintins in June, heats up the long-standing rivalries
between the different indignous groups. The feathered art of the Indians,
as well as the Marajó Island and Tapajós tribal pottery can be found in
the popular Ver-o-Peso market, in Belém, Pará. In Manaus, the free-trade
zone is a haven for buying duty free electronics. In this state capital,
you can visit the exquisite 19th century renaissance style Amazon Theatre.