If your main goal in the Amazon is to see wildlife, this itinerary is perfect for you. We’ll journey 500 km from Manaus to the middle Rio Jauaperi region in Roraima, an important tributary of the Rio Negro.
The rich biodiversity of Resex Baixo Rio Branco Jauaperi stems from its fertile soil and the absence of predatory hunting—rare in the Amazon. Recent research by INPA (National Institute of Amazonian Research) has identified over 80 giant otters (Pteronura brasiliensis) in the area.
In the communities of Itaquera and São Pedro, you'll have a unique opportunity to actively engage in turtle conservation projects and other socio-environmental activities, adding yet another special dimension to the wild experiences of this expedition.