Carauari

Carauari is a municipality in Amazonas state, Brazil, spanning approximately 25,767 square kilometers of rainforest terrain. The area sits within a landscape dominated by dense forest and abundant plant and animal life.

The municipality was established with its current boundaries in the late 19th century and includes portions of the Tefé National Forest. This forest received protected status as a conservation area in 1989.

Daily life here revolves around fishing and small-scale farming along the Juruá River, practices that shape how residents relate to their surroundings. These traditions remain central to how the community operates today.

Getting there relies mainly on water routes and the local airport, as road connections to other areas are limited. Travelers should expect longer journey times and need to adapt to local transportation conditions.

The area contains two major protected reserves: the Médio Juruá Extractive Reserve and the Uacari Sustainable Development Reserve. Together these reserves protect over 880,000 hectares of forest and demonstrate a commitment to sustainable resource management.

Location: Amazonas

Elevation above the sea: 116 m

Shares border with: Itamarati, Juruá, Jutaí, Tapauá, Tefé

GPS coordinates: -4.88278,-66.89583

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:53