The Amazon – Exploring world’s greatest bio-system in Brazil

Do you want to explore the world’s greatest bio-system and know about it in detail? Then book flights to Rio de Janeiro today and visit the Latin American nation of Brazil. It’s a wonderful opportunity for you to see the Amazon River, which is world’s second biggest river after Egypt’s Nile River. The region of Amazonia encompassing the Amazon River is presently home to the most diverse and rich assortment of flora and fauna in the world. About 20 percent of the flora and fauna species in the world can be discovered in the dense jungles and enormous rivers of Amazonia.

The best way to know and get acquainted with this greatest bio-system in the world is to explore the mighty Amazon River passing through the Amazonia region. The Amazon River takes birth at the meeting of Rio Solimoes and Rio Negro. This location has therefore been appropriately named as ‘Meeting of the Waters’. It’s an amazing sight to see the clay-colored waters of Rio Solimoes joining and mixing with the black waters of Rio Negro. The sight is simply remarkable and tourists immensely love this meeting of the two rivers to ultimately form the mighty Amazon River. The ‘Meetings of the Waters’ also happens to be a significant highlight of the Amazonia region.

Till date the massive size of the Amazon River has continued to bewilder many explorers and adventurers visiting the Amazonia region. This has also given rise to several legends and myths such as the presence of amorous dolphins and giant sloth. The Amazonia region has since past several decades remain a focal point for eco-tourists, explorers, adventurers and wildlife researchers. A visit to the Amazonia region and the very sight of the majestic Amazon River will leave you wonderstruck and prompt you to return again and again to explore further.

Things to do in the Amazon
While you are undertaking the wonderful eco-tour of the Amazon, here are some of the important things that you can pursue and enjoy. Whatever your interests, there are varied options for you here. You can consider taking a brief flight into the Amazon to see the huge forest. For those who are more adventurous, the Amazon is simply a fantastic place to immerse in its misty jungles and lush waters. A visit here also offers a wonderful opportunity to experience and know closely about the culture and lifestyle of the local people.

Apart from enjoying the brilliant sight of the ‘Meeting of the Waters’, you can go for jungle walking. It will indeed be great for you to take a short trek in the Amazonian rainforest. It will give you opportunity to experience the nearby jungles. You can take the help of guides who will provide insight into its beautiful landscape as you enjoy the wild outdoors. Here’s yet another option for you. Consider piranha fishing and know about these deadliest animals in the world. You will be utterly surprised to know that a full-grown cow can be devoured by a group of piranha within an hour. The unique piranha fish is found in the jungles of the Amazon. It’s a wonderful experience for you to go for piranha fishing.

Alligator spotting is another adventurous experience that you will thoroughly enjoy in the Amazon. The alligators, which are essentially predators of the wild, usually come out during nighttime and search for prey. Your guide will be of great help and even catch a baby alligator for you and provide interesting knowledge about this unique nocturnal wildlife species.

Want to have fun and enjoy swimming with the dolphins? The Amazon River is the best place for you to indulge in this great pastime. The dolphins, which are believed to be the most intelligent creatures in the universe, are found in abundance in the Amazon River. You will love to see the freshwater dolphins coming right up to you and eating out of your hands. To have great fun you may even consider jumping into the water and swim along with these amazing animals.

Get surprised to see the giant lily pads quietly hidden in some of the most discreet parts of the Amazon River. Some of these giant lilies can be found growing up to 4 meters. Seeing the giant lilies grouped together is an awesome sight indeed. You will enjoy and treasure the cruise through the jungle channel, where you will find these lily pads growing.

Apart from these sightseeing and other adventure activities, your visit to the Amazonia region will be considered to be complete only when you go for boat cruises crisscrossing the serene channels of this amazing natural wonderland.