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Eight animals to look out for on Amazon River trips

If you’re about to set off on one of our exciting and exhilarating Amazon River trips, you’ll probably be trying to learn all about the Amazon in preparation. Knowing a little bit about the environment, the animals and the culture of the Amazon can be a huge advantage and will help you to make the […]

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Travelling with children

Spain may have sunshine, Florida may have theme parks and London may have shopping, but when it comes to holiday destinations, few can beat the variety, beauty and unique landscape of the Amazon. This depth of culture, wonder of nature and scientific importance make the Amazon one of the best destinations in the world for […]

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Photo tips under the canopy

As well as being a haven for wildlife, a place of special scientific interest and the lungs of the world, the Amazon is also stunningly beautiful. Travel within its boundaries and you’ll want to document, photograph and remember every single moment. If you want to get great shots on a Brazil Amazon riverboat cruise, Peru […]

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How to photograph Amazon rainforest animals?

If you’re a keen naturalist or an enthusiastic photographer, the Amazon rainforest is likely to be your ultimate location. Bursting at the seams with some of the most beautiful and most exotic animals in the world, you’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to getting that perfect shot. Amazon rainforest animals however can be […]

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The different monkey species

The Amazon Rainforest is jam packed with an incredible abundance of Amazon Monkeywildlife from piranhas to parrots and anaconda to jaguars. But one of the most plentiful – and for many visitors, the most exciting – creature that lives in the jungle is the monkey. Found in all different shapes and sizes, the various monkey […]

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Piranha fishing on Amazon River trips

hough we’ve all heard of the flesh-eating piranha, few of us have actually ever seen these legendary beasts outside of a Bond villain’s lair or local aquarium. However, in the Amazon these sharp-toothed fish are common, making their home in the rivers and tributaries that make up this vast eco-system. Fishing for piranhas on Amazon […]

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Typical foods of the Amazon people

With a wealth of plant and animal life right on their doorstep, it’s no wonder that the inhabitants of the Amazon Jungle enjoy an exotic and eclectic diet. And just like any other holiday destination, sampling the local cuisine is a great way to get to know the local culture. So, if you’re planning a […]

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Flights to different regions

Covering an area of 1.4 billion acres or 5.5 million square kilometers, the Amazon Rainforest is truly enormous. In fact, if it were a country it would be the seventh largest on the planet. As travel across the rainforest can be difficult, if not impossible, visitors to the region need to make sure that they […]

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Must-See National Parks on Amazon Tours in Brazil

Though Brazil and its Amazon region boast many attractions – a vibrant culture, unique landscape and fascinating history to name but a few – the one thing that this area has in abundance is nature. In order to protect the wildlife and encourage it to thrive, the Brazilian government has created a vast network or […]

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How to glimpse the five rarest Amazon rainforest animals

If you harbour a love for the natural world, the incredible biodiversity and abundance of plant, animal and bird life in the Amazon will probably be one of the main reasons for visiting the area. And though all of the wildlife you see during your visit will be fascinating, there are some creatures so rare […]

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Combined Galapagos tours and Amazon River trips

For those who love to travel and thrive on adventure, there can be few more exciting destinations than the Amazon jungle and the Galapagos Islands. So, if you’re going all the way to South America, why not combine a trip to the enchanted Islands with a visit to the largest and most diverse jungle in […]

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Luxury Amazon cruises in Ecuador, Peru, Brazil or Bolivia

Springing from the heights of the Peruvian Andes and flowing for almost 7,000 kilometres through South America to the Atlantic Ocean, the Amazon River and its tributaries form one of the largest waterways in the world. This huge expanse of jungle and rivers makes for extraordinary scenery and creates a unique habitat for wildlife. However, […]