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HomeHalf-Day Nature Walk In Tapajós National Forest From Santarem
Description
Walk on the primary rainforest and visit Henry's Ford's Belterra, an American city built in the middle of the Amazon. Learn about Piquiá tree (Caryocar villosum), Kapok tree (Ceiba pentandra), Brazil Nut Tree (Bertholletia excelsa) and other important trees on this six-hour nature tour.
Highlights
- Head to the National Forest of Tapajós
- Learn about the many uses of the plants in the rainforest
- Explore the Utopian city called Belterra
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Head to the National Forest of Tapajós (FLONA), one of the biggest natural parks in the world, supported by the U.S. Forest Service, World Bank and several other international organizations.
Arriving there, take you on a hike into the forest with a local guide who knows every trail in the area perfectly.
During the hike, you get to see the real rainforest giants: Piquiá tree (Caryocar villosum), Kapok tree (Ceiba pentandra), Brazil Nut Tree (Bertholletia excelsa) and many other big trees. In addition, you will learn about the many uses of the plants in the rainforest, from artisanal and medical to industrial.
After the hike, you will enter the DeLorean and make a tour back to the 1930s to see how an American city was built in the middle of the Amazon. You will learn the history of rubber; you will understand the rise and fall of Henry Ford and contemplate the beauty of his utopian city called Belterra.
End of the tour.
What's Included
English-speaking Santarem guide
Water and fruits
What's Excluded
Lunch
Meeting Point
Santarém, State of Pará, Brazil
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| The group size and price | |
| 1 To 2 | USD 140 Per Group |
This is a group tour | |