by Anthony | Apr 21, 2024 | _featured, Brasil, Manaus, South America
The pink dolphins are beautiful and fascinating. Nobody really knows why they’re pink, however, I suspect it’s diet. The pink flamingos have a similar situation. It’s about a 90 minute boat ride west of Manaus, deeper into the Amazon, however...
by Anthony | Mar 26, 2024 | Brasil, Parintins, South America
Municipality of Parintins is located in the state of Amazonas, is the second largest city in the state in numbers of inhabitants after Manaus. They have a tradition which is extremely important to them, which is based on a very odd legend, involving a bull. Basically...
by Anthony | Mar 22, 2024 | _featured, Brasil, Santarem, South America
The Tapajos National Forest, created in 1974, is part of a protected area that is managed by the Chico Mendes Institute for Conservation of Biodiversity. It’s an exciting look at the Amazon rain forest. Make sure you bring water, a snack, and (although there are...
by Anthony | Mar 21, 2024 | Brasil, Salvador, South America
Salvador is recognized throughout the country and internationally for its cuisine, music, and architecture. The African influence in many cultural aspects of the city makes it a center of Afro-Brazilian culture. The tour guides specifically...
by Anthony | Mar 20, 2024 | Acajatuba, Brasil, South America
Acajatuba means “make things from tree wood” and that’s exactly what these local villages do. This is a gorgeous small town on the outskirts of Manaus, about 90 minutes west, up river. The entire community is sustained from their fame related to the...
by Anthony | Mar 18, 2024 | Brasil, Recife, South America
Recife, often referred to as the “Brazilian Venice” is the capital of Pernambuco. Recife (pronounced “Heh-See-Fay”) is distinguished by its many rivers, bridges, islets and peninsulas. Recife Antigo, on its own island by the harbor, is the...
