6-Hour Nature Walk in Tapajós National Forest with Belterra Visit
About This Tour
Walk through the primary rainforest of the Tapajós National Forest and discover some of the Amazon's most important tree species, including Piquiá tree (Caryoca...
Duration: 6 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Santarem, Brasilia · Languages: English
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What's Included
- English-speaking Santarém guide
- Water and fruits
Not Included
- Lunch
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Tapajós National Forest Hike and Belterra Discovery
Head to the Tapajós National Forest (FLONA), one of the biggest natural parks in the world, supported by the U.S. Forest Service, World Bank, and several other international organizations. Head to the Tapajós National Forest (FLONA), one of the biggest natural parks in the world, supported by the U.S. Forest Service, World Bank, and several other international organizations. Upon arrival, take a hike into the forest with a local guide who knows every trail in the area perfectly. Upon arrival, take a hike into the forest with a local guide who knows every trail in the area perfectly. During the hike, you will see the real rainforest giants: Piquiá tree (Caryocar villosum), Kapok tree (Ceiba pentandra), Brazil Nut Tree (Bertholletia excelsa), and many other large trees. In addition, you will learn about the many uses of rainforest plants, from artisanal and medicinal to industrial. During the hike, you will see the real rainforest giants: Piquiá tree (Caryocar villosum), Kapok tree (Ceiba pentandra), Brazil Nut Tree (Bertholletia excelsa), and many other large trees. In addition, you will learn about the many uses of rainforest plants, from artisanal and medicinal to industrial. After the hike, enter the DeLorean and travel back to the 1930s to see how an American city was built in the middle of the Amazon. Learn the history of rubber, understand the rise and fall of Henry Ford, and contemplate the beauty of his utopian city called Belterra. After the hike, enter the DeLorean and travel back to the 1930s to see how an American city was built in the middle of the Amazon. Learn the history of rubber, understand the rise and fall of Henry Ford, and contemplate the beauty of his utopian city called Belterra. End of the tour.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Santarém, State of Pará, Brazil · Tour start: Rodovia BR-070 - Km 1 - Taguatinga, Brasília - DF, 72010-971, Brazil — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
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