Amazon
Manaus: 
The jungle capital of the Amazonas state is the bustling city of Manuas. Originally settled by the rubber barons in it’s hey-day it was an important trading town with all the comforts and features of a European city.
Manaus is the starting point for many of the jungles tours and a point
of transfer for those staying in the many of the Ecological and Fishing
lodges built deep in the Amazon jungle. Close to Manaus is the meeting
of the black waters of the Rio Solimaoes (Solomon River) and the Rio Negro
(The Black River). The warmer water of the Black river does not instantly
mix with the brown silty water of the Solomon River instead continuing
downstream gradually mixing together creating a visible line between the
two rivers.
The Amazon Jungle:
The Amazon jungle is one of the most readily recognisable natural habitats in the world. With over two million species of flora and fauna it extends from Peru across to Brazil and up to Venezuela. The most famous part of the jungle is in the Northern state of Amazonas in Brazil. Its pure size is something to be behold. Thick impenetrable jungle extends down to the rivers edge making boat the only means on cummunication. The bio-diversity of the jungle has uncovered some 25% of medical extracts used today in pharmaceuticals. It is believed that possibly hidden inside the jungle canopy exist cures for some of the worlds incurable diseases. Despite the obvious benefits to medical science and the jungles role in the cleansing of the worlds air, the jungle continues to be decimated at an alarming rate. However Brazilians and the world are realising the importance of the region and are investigating more and more renewable industry alternatives.
The Amazon River:
The most famous of those rivers is the Amazon which extends from Peru in the west through to Brazil’s eastern coast where it meets the Atlantic Ocean. The width of the river depends on the time of year, where in the wet season on it can be up to 40 to 50km wide. The river is an important trade route with the sheer size and depth of the river allowing even large tankers and container ships to enter ports deep inside the jungle.
Fishing:
From the Pacu, whose barbequed ribs can’t be missed, to the but vicious Piranha, the jungle is a fishing paradise. Fishing lodges are deep inside the jungle, with local guides and boats, whose chefs cook the daily catch while the traveller relaxes in a comfort not
normally associated with such remoteness.
When to go:
There is no best time to travel the Amazon. Due to the nature of the rainforest there is always something to see and do. The wet season is from December to May. It is always hot due to its proximity to the equator with a medium temperature of around 26 degrees Celsius.