Amazônia Viva
An immersive 360° experience through the region of the Tapajós River,
in the Amazon.
Amazônia Viva
An immersive 360° experience through the region of the Tapajós River,
in the Amazon.
Visit Brazil and Amazônia Viva
The partnership between Visit Brazil and Amazônia Viva as an initiative is excellent news for all nature enthusiasts who want to explore Brazil and the Amazon Rainforest. The partnership seeks to highlight the beauty and richness of the Amazon, in addition to the cultural diversity and authenticity of our country, through an unique vision of Brazil’s natural wonders, emphasizing our strong connection with sustainability and care for the environment. It also celebrates the diversity of our people, with special emphasis on indigenous cultures.
If you are a nature, culture and authenticity lover, this partnership is an unmissable opportunity to get inspired and start planning your next adventure in Brazil. Explore the Amazon, discover unique cultures and immerse yourself in truly incredible experiences. Join us on this exciting journey and discover what makes Brazil spectacular.
The film
“Amazônia Viva”, a 10 minutes long film, is an immersive experience through the Tapajós River region, which uses 360° filming to unveil one of the most important places on the planet and, thus, bring it even closer to people. Chief Raquel Tupinambá – from the community of Surucuá, where she is also an important indigenous leader – does the honors of the house and guides the viewer during the fully interactive virtual journey through one of the most important and beautiful biomes, unfortunately, threatened by human action.
During the journey, the public has the feeling of physically being in the region; feel all the energy when seeing the beauty and also hearing the sounds of the forest – the sunrise, the birds singing, the swaying of the leaves, the movement of the river water – and really enjoy all the sensations that a 3D experience can provide.
Thus, public gets involved, gets closer and raises awareness to preserve and also propose and support solutions to help contain the climate crisis and the deforestation of the Amazon. “By experiencing the region, everyone will become aware that they belong to that space, that it is necessary to keep the forest alive and that it integrates with the people and culture. The film is a project of the Interfaith Rainforest Initiative (IRI-BRASIL), written and directed by filmmaker Estevão Ciavatta, from Pindorama Filmes.
Film Trivia
- The film was recorded inside the Tapajós National Forest reserve, in the state of Pará, northern region.
- The photography and filming team recorded the film with cameras that contained 6 lenses to capture 360 degrees.
- The recording of the film lasted around 9 days.
- To capture the image of the toucan that appears in the film, it was necessary to wait 3 days with a camera in position and the team observing until the perfect capture was achieved.
- In addition to being chief of the Surucuá indigenous people, in Pará, Raquel is a PhD candidate in anthropology at the Federal University of Brasília (UnB), a master’s degree in botany at the National Institute for Amazonian Research (INPA) and a biology major at the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM).
- The huge tree that appears in the film is a Samaúma/Sumaúma, also known as the “tree of life” or “stairway to heaven”. The indigenous people consider it “the mother” of all trees, reaching up to 70 meters in height and lasting 120 years. To get the image of the Samúma branch, the photography director climbed 51 meters with a technician to be able to capture the branch and provide this experience of looking at the forest from the top of such an important and symbolic tree.
Film Trivia
- The film was recorded inside the Tapajós National Forest reserve, in the state of Pará, northern region.
- The photography and filming team recorded the film with cameras that contained 6 lenses to capture 360 degrees.
- The recording of the film lasted around 9 days.
- To capture the image of the toucan that appears in the film, it was necessary to wait 3 days with a camera in position and the team observing until the perfect capture was achieved.
- In addition to being chief of the Surucuá indigenous people, in Pará, Raquel is a PhD candidate in anthropology at the Federal University of Brasília (UnB), a master’s degree in botany at the National Institute for Amazonian Research (INPA) and a biology major at the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM).
- The huge tree that appears in the film is a Samaúma/Sumaúma, also known as the “tree of life” or “stairway to heaven”. The indigenous people consider it “the mother” of all trees, reaching up to 70 meters in height and lasting 120 years. To get the image of the Samúma branch, the photography director climbed 51 meters with a technician to be able to capture the branch and provide this experience of looking at the forest from the top of such an important and symbolic tree.
Discover Unmissable
Amazon Experiences
In Novo Airão city (AM), in Anavilhanas National Park, it is possible to practice nautical activities such as canoeing and stand-up paddle boarding in a lush setting under the mirrored dark waters of Rio Negro, in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. During the experience it is possible to observe the diversity of wildlife, with trees of impressive heights and unique beauty, as well as a varied endemic fauna, with birds with colorful feathers and the charismatic boto-vermelho. The Park is open all year round, where in the “flood” season (from March to August) it is possible to take boat trips through the flooded forests and in the “dry” season (September to February) enjoy the beauty of the sandy white beaches that take place in the region.
The charming EcoLodges offer immersive, silent luxury experiences in the forest, combining incredible accommodations with experiences in nature, such as observing boto-cor-de-rosa and visiting indigenous communities. Take the opportunity to enjoy the rich and diverse local cuisine! The EcoLodges offer their meals with a variety of local fruits, nuts, cassava-based delicacies and the famous Amazonian fish, such as tambaqui, pirarucu and pacu. As the name suggests, the accommodations seek to promote sustainable practices, aimed at responsible, low-impact tourism and in harmony with nature and local communities, making the experience even more special and transformative.
Navigating the majestic Amazon rivers on board a comfortable cruise from where you can observe a wealth of stunning scenery, with closed forest banks, treetops full of colorful birds and even having the opportunity to meet charming riverside communities is undoubtedly a memorable experience. Brazil offers several river cruise itineraries where it is possible to discover the largest tropical forest in the world by boat, providing tourists with a true immersion in the diverse nature and abundant Amazonian culture.
For those who enjoy adventure activities, the experience of climbing the imposing trees of the Amazon allows an unparalleled perspective of the forest – as if from a bird’s eye view. The activity, which can be carried out in the metropolitan region of Manaus, provides a unique interaction with nature, both through the contact of climbing the tree (which can exceed 40 meters in height), and through the exuberance of the scenery and the possibility of observing life forest, the rivers and the tops of the biggest and tallest trees in the Amazon from another angle. The ascent, made through the use of vertical techniques with pulley and rope systems, is carried out by trained professionals who provide the necessary safety for the activity.
Visits to the indigenous communities of Alto Rio Negro and Tarumã through immersive experiences in the communities of Diakuru, Cipiá and Tatuyo. Indigenous Communities value ancestral cultural experiences through experimentation and appreciation of customs, gastronomy, dances, rituals and the sale of handicrafts. Furthermore, it is possible to contemplate the diverse fauna and flora of the Amazon region by venturing on trails through the forest and be surprised by the cuisine, tasting fruits and açaí that are part of indigenous cuisine. The river trip along Rio Negro and accommodation in jungle hotels enhance the experience of experiencing the immersion of ethnotourism through immersion in nature and riverside culture.
Experience in the riverside community of Tumbira, through the appreciation of local crafts, visits to community artisans, canoe trips, visits to the flour mill, Pirarucu nursery, crafts workshop and night trail. Located an hour and a half away, with a boat trip from Manaus, the Tumbira Community, which is located within Rio Negro Sustainable Development Reserve (RDS), is known for being a model of how good management and execution of projects can generate positive results, benefiting residents in several areas. The Sustainable Amazon Foundation (FAS), which is responsible for implementing actions aimed at economic, educational, cultural, tourist and physical and technological infrastructure growth, directly benefiting more than 140 riverside residents, enabling the development of tourism, through sustainable tourism and Community-based, local entrepreneurs provide inns, crafts and local cuisine.
Alter do Chão, nicknamed the “Amazonian Caribbean” and voted the most beautiful freshwater beach in Brazil in 2009 by The Guardian, is a treasure to be explored. Experience community authenticity starting at Comunidade São Marcos, where you will learn about cassava-based food production. Mercado do Mingote is the place to buy products from Pará, such as Wai Wai pepper and vanilla from the Amazon (Cumaru). In the central square, stalls serve authentic dishes, such as vatapá, tacacá, maniçoba and açaí. To finish, visit the riverside communities along the Tapajós and Arapiuns rivers, such as Anã, Atodi and Trilha dos Castanheiros, providing unique experiences, such as swimming in streams and paddling in canoes. These communities are part of the Navigation route in Tapajós and Arapiuns. Take the opportunity to take boat trips and enjoy the beaches with fresh, crystal-clear waters.
Belém, Creative City of Gastronomy by UNESCO, offers a unique culinary experience at Mercado Ver-o-Peso. This historic market on the banks of Guamá River is a treasure trove of smells and flavors, where you will find a variety of products, from herbs to exotic Amazonian fruits like açaí, cupuaçu and bacuri. An emblematic delicacy of Belém is fried fish with açaí and flour. The stalls also offer tapioca, corn or rice porridge in bowls made from coconut shells. The market houses maniva leaves, used to prepare maniçoba. Don’t forget to try the famous Pará nuts. Jambu, an herb used in jambu rice and tucupi broth with dried shrimps, is another delicacy. You can buy tucupi, a sauce made from wild cassava root, initially poisonous, but once cooked and fermented, it serves as the base for dishes such as Pato no Tucupi and Tacacá. Don’t forget to try dried Pirarucu, known as “Amazonian cod”, and Piracuí d’Açari, a fish flour used in dumplings. Explore this wealth of flavors in Amazonian gastronomy.
Discover the tradition of the boi-bumbá! Parintins is famous for its Folklore Festival, which attracts visitors from all over the world to witness the competition between the Caprichoso and Garantido oxen at the Bumbódromo. The festival honors an ox brought by migrants from the state of Maranhão, incorporating indigenous and northeastern elements. The central legend involves the death and resurrection of the ox, giving rise to the Bois Caprichoso (blue, associated with the elites) and Garantido (red, the “Ox of People”). The tunes, music for the performances, vary between new and traditional. Outside the festival, visit the rehearsal corrals, where the oxen get prepared. The Caprichoso and Garantido corrals are on opposite sides of the city. Explore the Leopoldo Neves Municipal Market, opened in 1937, on the banks of the Amazon River, with its unique Portuguese architecture. Enjoy local performances while enjoying breakfast. Cool off in the Amazon River, perhaps at Cantagalo, a popular river bathing area in Parintins. Experience this vibrant cultural rivalry in the Amazon.
