Boca da Valeria (state: Amazonas)

A tiny village of 75-100 inhabitants. No dock, no organized tours; just an opportunity to experience an Amazonian lifestyle.
Once you disembark the tender, there are children approaching you, grabbing your hand wanting to give you a tour of their village. A small monetary token is expected but not unreasonably pressured, the same goes for the opportunity to have your picture taken with colorfully dressed locals and their exotic pets. When you witness their life here, you only wish you brought more to give.
We took a 30-minute boat ride w/ a local to see some of the area from the river and area canals perspective. More incredible views of the Amazonian life.
And once again, the sunset did not disappoint.Read more