The Amazon region has a total area of more than 6,000,000 km²!
(more than 110 (!) times the Netherlands); it covers Bolivia, Brazil
(the greater part), Colombia, Ecuador, French Guyana, Peru, Surinam
and Venezuela. In terms of flora and fauna this is one of the richest
areas in the world. Did you know that as many as one fifth of all the
flowing water on earth can be found in the Amazon catchment area; the
Amazon is 6,868 km long and in some places dozens of kilometres wide?!
This is a region full of De fascinating life with bewildering riches
of plants and animals. In some areas you will find more plant species
on every hectare of ground than in the whole of Europe! The largest
flower in the world (the water lily with a diameter of 2 m), the enormous
Caranguejeira spider (larger than a tennis ball), countless endangered
animal species (including the jaguar) and a monkey that weighs only
130 gram... these are only a few examples of the riches of nature to
be found here. The majority of the people of the region live in towns,
but there are still a few native tribes who live in the jungle, among
them some groups (it is estimated no more than approx. 180,000 people)
who hardly ever or in some cases never have had any contact with the
outside world. They are completely dependent on the rainforest; the
forest provides them with food, shelter, medicine and tools. The lives
of the Native Americans in the rainforest have many mysteries!
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colourful and lively atmosphere
The resort is immediately opposite Manaus, the colourful and lively
commercial centre of the Amazon region. This town, on the other side
of the Rio Negro, which is about 10 km wide at this point, is a lively
market town; it was founded during the heyday of the rubber plantations.
The Teatro Amazonas, a resplendent theatre in the Italian renaissance
style dates from this time. There are some other monumental buildings
in the old centre, among which the famous the Palacio Rio Negro that
now serves as the governor’s residence. It is so nice to walk
through the old town centre to the colourful fish and spice market that
is held every day. There is always a lot to do at the floating harbour.
Manaus also has a wonderful array of shops, among others a modern mega
shopping mall. The nightlife in Manaus is lively and centred mainly
around the Ponta Negra, a boulevard along the river. In addition to
pleasant beach activities there are many pleasant street cafes restaurants
and dance clubs that are open until the small hours. Our Resort is opposite
the Ponta Negra, on the other side of the river. That means that you
will have the best of both worlds: an unforgettable stay in the midst
of impressive natural beauty with many opportunities to visit the lively
town of Manaus!
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