Brazil · Nature Walks

6-Hour Nature Walk in Tapajós National Forest with Belterra Visit

6 Hours Round trip from Rodovia BR-070 - Km 1 - Taguatinga Moderate pace

Spot Amazon Tree in National Forest of Tapajós

Visit National Forest of Tapajós (FLONA)

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Walk through the primary rainforest of the Tapajós National Forest
02 See rainforest giants such as the Piquiá, Kapok, and Brazil Nut trees
03 Learn about the artisanal, medicinal, and industrial uses of Amazon plants
04 Explore Belterra, Henry Ford's utopian city in the middle of the Amazon

Walk through the primary rainforest of the Tapajós National Forest and discover some of the Amazon's most important tree species, including Piquiá tree (Caryocar villosum), Kapok tree (Ceiba pentandra), and Brazil Nut Tree (Bertholletia excelsa). Along the way, learn about the many artisanal, medicinal, and industrial uses of rainforest plants. This six-hour nature tour also takes you to Belterra, Henry Ford's utopian American city built in the middle of the Amazon, where you will explore its fascinating history and beauty.

During the hike, you will see the real rainforest giants: Piquiá tree (Caryocar villosum), Kapok tree (Ceiba pentandra), Brazil Nut Tree (Bertholletia excelsa), and many other large trees.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Santarem, Brasilia

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Tapajós National Forest Hike and Belterra Discovery

Head to the Tapajós National Forest (FLONA), one of the biggest natural parks in the world, supported by the U.S. Forest Service, World Bank, and several other international organizations.
Upon arrival, take a hike into the forest with a local guide who knows every trail in the area perfectly.
During the hike, you will see the real rainforest giants: Piquiá tree (Caryocar villosum), Kapok tree (Ceiba pentandra), Brazil Nut Tree (Bertholletia excelsa), and many other large trees. In addition, you will learn about the many uses of rainforest plants, from artisanal and medicinal to industrial.
After the hike, enter the DeLorean and travel back to the 1930s to see how an American city was built in the middle of the Amazon. Learn the history of rubber, understand the rise and fall of Henry Ford, and contemplate the beauty of his utopian city called Belterra.

End of the tour.