The Amazon River flows through the largest rainforest on Earth. Its tributaries house river dolphins and numerous species. Ancient petroglyphs document the region's history. The river spans multiple South American countries with varied ecosystems, from flooded forests to table mountains.
Manaus, Brazil
At this location, the Rio Negro and Solimões River converge. The different water densities prevent the rivers from mixing directly.
Brazil and other South American countries
The Amazon rainforest covers 5.5 million square kilometers and contains more than 10 million species of plants, insects and animals.
Mayantuyacu, Peru
A river section with temperatures of 90 degrees Celsius, heated by geothermal activity beneath the earth's surface.
Tefé, Brazil
A nature reserve of 1,124,000 hectares with periodically flooded forests and scientific research stations for species conservation.
Pará, Brazil
This island at the Amazon River mouth spans 40,100 square kilometers with savannas, mangroves and archaeological sites of the Marajoara culture.
Brazil and Venezuela
An area of 96,000 square kilometers where 25,000 people live in 200 villages and practice traditional agriculture methods.
Amazonas, Colombia
This city of 48,000 inhabitants sits at the tri-border area and serves as a trade center for goods from Colombia, Peru and Brazil.
Amazonas, Brazil
A river archipelago with 400 islands and 850 square kilometers of water surface that hosts numerous species of fish and aquatic plants.
Loreto Region, Peru
This city of 400,000 inhabitants stands isolated in the rainforest, accessible only by air or river transport through the Amazon.
Mamirauá Reserve, Brazil
This wooden accommodation built on floating logs rises and falls with water levels, offering direct access to forest observation.
Amazon Basin, Venezuela
This geological formation contains flat-topped mountains with vertical walls rising 1000 meters above the surrounding forest.
Amazonas, Brazil
This protected area spans 23,000 square kilometers with large river networks supporting varied aquatic ecosystems and numerous fish species.
State of Pernambuco, Brazil
Located 354 kilometers off the Brazilian coast, the archipelago contains reefs, dolphins and sea turtles in its clear waters.
