Amazon Blog

Explore the heart of the rainforest – life, travel and conservation

Welcome to the Amazon Blog from Inside Amazon – a journal from deep inside the world’s largest rainforest. Here you’ll find honest stories from the jungle, real travel experiences far beyond the tourist routes, and insights into nature, river life and the people who call the Amazon home. We also explore why protecting the rainforest matters – and how sustainable travel can make a difference.

ayahuasca ritual dance in the maloca

Ayahuasca in the Amazon

A journey into the spiritual heart of the Amazon, where ancient songs, forest wisdom, and traditional ayahuasca ceremonies guide seekers through deep reflection and connection.

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pink dolphin in Manacapuru river Amazonas Brazil

Pink Dolphins in the Amazon

Pink river dolphins are one of the Amazon’s most surprising wildlife encounters. Discover where to find them, how to meet them responsibly, and why these moments stay with travellers forever.

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Leader of Aldeia Kubeua in the Amazon explaining the ancestral ayahuasca tradition

Kubeua Ayahuasca tradition

The leader of Aldeia Kubeua shares the story of ayahuasca — an ancestral drink known as jaas, Alasca or Guasca. A sacred tradition that continues to shape the spiritual life of the Amazon.

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amazon river dolphin fed by local caboclo man

Amazon River Dolphin

Graceful, curious, and surprisingly pink, the Amazon river dolphin is one of the rainforest’s most extraordinary creatures – a living legend found deep within the Amazon Basin.

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Flooded rainforest amazonas brazil

Rio Negro Water Level in the Amazon

Each year the Rio Negro rises and falls dramatically — typically by 10–15 meters. The historical extremes in Manaus span 17.84 meters, reshaping forests, wildlife, river communities, and travel plans.

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Aerial view showing both deforested and original parts of the Amazon rainforest.

Protecting and Restoring the Amazon

The Amazon rainforest is under pressure — but through reforestation, eco-tourism, and local initiatives, new hope is growing. Here’s how travelers and organizations can help protect and restore the forest.

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traditional net fishing in the amazon

Fishing the Rainforest Rivers

Fishing in the Amazon rainforest is not just about sport. It’s a way to connect with the rivers, the traditions, and the incredible diversity of life that flows through this region.

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indigenous art during tribe visit in the amazon

The Tatuyo Tribe

Deep in the Amazon rainforest, the Tatuyo people keep ancient traditions alive along the Rio Negro. Through rituals, crafts, and ecotourism, they preserve their culture and share it respectfully with visitors.

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Amazon Riverboat anchored by the jungle at dusk

Amazon River Cruise

Cruising through the Amazon rainforest is a journey into wild nature and peaceful simplicity. Swim in warm river water, watch pink dolphins at sunset, and fall asleep under tropical stars aboard your riverboat.

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White-faced Saki Monkey family in the Amazon rainforest canopy

Amazon Wildlife

The Amazon rainforest shelters more species than any other place on Earth. Whether from a jungle lodge or aboard a riverboat, every visitor can experience this living world of color, sound, and movement.

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Macaws flying over Ilha dos Pássaros, Manacapuru River, Amazon rainforest

Amazon Birdwatching

Along the Manacapuru River in the central Amazon, quiet mornings and glowing sunsets reveal a world of birds. From colorful macaws to noisy white-winged parakeets, this region offers a genuine experience for those who enjoy observing nature closely.

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