TFF → MAO

Solimões River

Direct views of the massive, silt-laden main stem of the Amazon River, often called the 'café com leite' river.

Oxbow Lakes

Numerous crescent-shaped lakes formed by the changing path of the river, creating artistic patterns on the ground.

Ribereño Settlements

Clear views of small, isolated river communities that depend entirely on the waterway for survival.

Amazonian Riverboats

Spot large passenger 'gaiola' boats and cargo barges navigating the deep channels of the Solimões.

Mamirauá Reserve

Aerial views of the northern section of this world-famous sustainable development reserve known for flooded forests.

Rio Negro Transition

As you approach Manaus, you can see the deep dark waters of the Rio Negro beginning to merge with the landscape.

Anavilhanas Archipelago

Occasional distant views of the massive river archipelago system north of Manaus during the descent.

Rainforest Horizon

An unbroken view of the dense Amazonian canopy stretching toward the northern horizon.