The Amazon

The Amazon rainforest in simply staggering. The numbers are the easiest way to put its size into perspective, the forest itself covers and area of more that 5 million square kilometres (1.2 billion acres), it covers 9 countries (60% of it is in Brazil) and makes up the worlds largest and most diverse natural habitat on earth with its second longest river.

Over 1/3 of all the recorded species that live on earth today are native to the Amazon region and this includes the following: over 3000 species of fish, 428 amphibians, 427 mammals, 380 species of reptile, nearly 1300 types of birds and an incredible 40,000 species of plants and more are being discovered daily. The Amazon region is also home to the largest areas of land on earth that have never been explored or altered in any way by man.

Visiting the Amazon can be tricky, there are few roads, very little tourist infrastructure, and due to its size you are very limited to what you will see. There are however tours and companies that can take you to certain regions giving you the opportunity to experience this true wilderness. The links on this page should help you find such an exiting trip. The fact that the region does not cater for the mass tourist industry ensures that what you do see is typical authentic Amazon life, flora and fauna. Many tours include boat trips that can take you deep into the remotest parts of the forest and meet some of the tribes that still live in this harsh environment and continue there ways of life that have existed for thousands of years. If you do plan a trip to this region it is essential that you seek medical advice from your doctor, although the tours will provide you with a safe holiday experience various injections and tablets may be required for you visit.

The Adventure Company have loads of experience in this region and provide great tours of Brazil that will include the remotest hard to reach places that many tours miss including parts of the Amazon rainforest. They also provide a great insight into the challenges that this region faces and their expert guides will talk you through these issues and guide you fully through your tour, click here for more information.

The Amazon rainforest is unique in its type and although there are several other rainforests on the planet the Amazon is the largest and most diverse. If you ever get the chance to visit then take it as this truly does provide a memorable holiday experience. The links on this page will help you to research and plan you holiday to the Amazon rainforest.