Caprichoso Ox – the blue legacy of Parintins – Amazonas – Brazil

The Parintins Folk Festival is an event that takes place annually in the last week of June, in the city of Parintins, in the State of Amazonas. The party is recognized as Cultural Heritage of Brazil by the National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute (IPHAN). The festival shows the dispute of two folkloric groups called oxen: one of them is the Boi Caprichoso which is represented by the colors blue and white.

The Parintins Folk Festival is an event that takes place annually in the last week of June, in the city of Parintins, in the State of Amazonas. The party is recognized as Cultural Heritage of Brazil by the National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute (IPHAN). The festival shows the dispute of two folkloric groups called […]

Garantido – the ox of promise of Parintins Amazonas – Brazil

He was the creator of the Boi Garantido, whose symbol is the “heart”, which is located on the forehead of the ox, and its colors are red and white. Bumbá is also known as the “Boi do Povão”, “Boi da Paixão” and “Boi da Promessa”, because its emergence came through a promise made to São João Batista.

The Parintins Folk Festival is an event that takes place annually in the last week of June, in the city of Parintins, in the state of Amazonas. The party is recognized as Cultural Heritage of Brazil by the National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute (IPHAN). The festival shows the dispute two folkloric associations, also called […]

Attractions of the state of Pará.

Among its attractions are the freshwater beaches, historic cities, waterfalls, archaeological sites, a cosmopolitan capital of Belém and nautical tours along the rivers of the region.

The state of Pará, located in the North Region, is the second largest state in the country in territorial extension. The state is home to different ecosystems that form unique and paradisiacal settings in the middle of the largest tropical forest in the world. Paraense Cuisine The state of Pará has a rich gastronomic diversity […]

Salinópolis, the Caribbean of the Amazon.

Salinópolis (official name of the municipality) also known as Salinas, is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Pará that borders the municipalities of São João de Pirabas and Maracanã, being bathed in the north by the Atlantic Ocean. Distant from Belém, capital of the State, at 214 km, the city has its economy based on tourism, being a city famous for its rivers and fresh water beaches, considered the entrance of the “Atlantic Amazon”.

Salinópolis (official name of the municipality) also known as Salinas, is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Pará that borders the municipalities of São João de Pirabas and Maracanã, being bathed in the north by the Atlantic Ocean. Distant from Belém, capital of the State, at 214 km, the city has its economy based […]

Ciranda Festival – one of the biggest cultural events in Amazonas.

The Ciranda de Manacapuru Festival is broadcast live on television throughout the city of Manaus. The festival is the main tourist and cultural event in the municipality, it attracts a huge audience every year, it is a popular party and cultural identity and deserves to be seen closely by visitors. In addition to the festival, there are several other attractions in the municipality that are worth knowing.

The Ciranda de Manacapuru Festival is a popular Brazilian festival that takes place in the city of Manacapuru, located in the Metropolitan Region of Manaus, in the state of Amazonas, in August. It attracts about 50 thousand tourists every year. The festival is promoted by the Ciranda Flower Matizada, Mura and Traditional Warrior groups. The […]

The extraordinary Barcelos – AM

Ele traduz o que Barcelos tem de melhor a oferecer que é a natureza, com impressionantes paisagens marcadas por uma mistura de verde e de rochas. Também é possível encontrar uma diversidade de animais silvestres, como pássaros de várias espécies.

The municipality of Amazonas is located on the right bank of the Rio Negro. It is the largest municipality in the State of Amazonas in territorial area and is located 396 km in a straight line from Manaus. Access can be made by river via boats. The place is considered a great option for fishing […]

Presidente Figueiredo: adventure tourism paradise.

On the way you will find century-old trees, wild animals, several birds from the Amazon, a true harmony with the largest Tropical Forest in the world. After walking the route you will be sure that the walk was worth it! A paradise waterfall! It is possible to carry out various activities, including camping.

The “land of waterfalls” as the region of the municipality of Presidente Figueiredo is known, is 107 km from Manaus, accessed by the BR-174 highway. The region has more than 150 waterfalls, including 49 cataloged, in the middle of the Amazon Forest. A true paradise of waterfalls for all types of adventures. There are waterfalls […]

Knowing the Jaú National Park

or tourist attractions it is important to note that there are two very different natural scenarios, during periods of drought and flooding of rivers. In the period from March to July it is possible to make excursions in the igapó forest, in the periods from August to September it is possible to identify the waterfalls, petroglyphs and beaches.

The Jaú National Park is a conservation reserve located in the middle of the Amazon rainforest and intended for scientific, cultural, educational and recreational purposes. Located in the municipalities of Novo Airão and Barcelos, in the middle Rio Negro, it has 2.3 million hectares and preserves the Jaú River basin. Currently, its administration is in […]

Maués – land of Guarana in the Amazon

The party is staged by the legend of guaraná with local artists, presentations by regional and national singers and the choice of the Queen of Guaraná. The contest is the culmination of the party and the dream of the women of Malé.

Maués is a municipality in the interior of Amazonas, located 267 km in a straight line, west of the capital Manaus, and can be accessed by rivers. Its foundation took place on June 25, 1833, when the municipality was still called Luséa and was elevated to the category of Vila. Its headquarters is located in […]

Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve – Amazonas

The Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve is an area of ​​environmental conservation. The reserve is located between the municipalities of Maraã, Uarini, Fonte Boa, Alvarães, Jutaí and Tefé, and it is in Tefé that the headquarters of the reserve are located, managed by the Government of Amazonas. The Mamirauá Reserve exists to maintain the preservation of the forest area and the riverside and indigenous communities that inhabit this region.

The Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve is an area of ​​environmental conservation. The reserve is located between the municipalities of Maraã, Uarini, Fonte Boa, Alvarães, Jutaí and Tefé, and it is in Tefé that the headquarters of the reserve are located, managed by the Government of Amazonas. The Mamirauá Reserve exists to maintain the preservation of […]