Experiencing the

The Amazon Rainforest

Nestled in the northwestern corner of Brazil, Amazonas is the country's largest state by area and ranks as the 9th largest territorial division worldwide. It shares borders with Peru, Colombia, and Venezuela, as well as the Brazilian states of Roraima, Pará, Mato Grosso, Rondônia, and Acre.

Named after the majestic Amazon River, the region was once part of the Spanish Viceroyalty of Peru, known as Spanish Guyana, before being settled by the Portuguese in the 18th century. Following the Treaty of Madrid in 1750, it became a part of the Portuguese Empire and transitioned to a state within the Brazilian Republic in 1889.

Much of Amazonas is covered in lush tropical jungle, with its cities clustered along navigable waterways, accessible primarily by boat or plane. Manaus, the capital and largest city, is a vibrant urban hub with 1.7 million residents, located deep within the jungle on the Amazon River, approximately 1,500 km upstream from the Atlantic Ocean. Other key cities, such as Parintins, Manacapuru, Itacoatiara, Tefé, and Coari, are also situated along the river in the state's eastern half, offering a unique blend of modernity and untouched natural beauty.