Parque Ecologico Janauary
State of Amazonas · Brazil
Arriving in the jungle, you will explore the famous jungle, composed mainly of small trees and amazing scenery. You will observe the wildlife and the giant lily pads (only between Feb and Aug), and then we will explore the area in slow navigation through the forest and its small tributaries.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Parque Ecologico Janauary
Welcome to the Parque Ecologico Janauary, a breathtaking ecological reserve located just a short boat ride from the city of Manaus, at the confluence of the Rio Negro and the Rio Solimoes. This park offers an essential…
Listen in the app2The Flooded Forest: Igapo and Varzea
To understand Janauary, one must understand the 'Igapo.' This term refers to the blackwater-flooded forest, a unique ecosystem where trees spend several months of the year partially submerged. The Rio Negro, which borders the…
Listen in the app3The Victoria Amazonica: Queens of the Lagoon
The highlight for many visitors to Janauary is the 'Lago das Vitorias-Regias.' The Victoria Amazonica is the largest water lily in the world, with leaves that can reach up to 3 meters in diameter and support the weight of a small…
Listen in the app4The Sumauma: Giant of the Jungle
Leaving the water lilies behind, we enter the primary forest to encounter one of the Amazon's true titans: the Sumauma tree (Ceiba pentandra). Known as the 'Mother of the Forest,' the Sumauma is one of the tallest trees in the…
Listen in the app5Primate Encounters and the Canopy Life
As you walk the 300-meter elevated boardwalk of Janauary, keep your eyes focused on the mid-canopy, for this is the domain of the Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri sciureus). These small, incredibly agile primates are a common sight in…
Listen in the app6The Floating Community of Janauary
The human story of Janauary is just as fascinating as its ecology. Near the park entrance, you will find a small community of 'Ribeirinhos' (river people) living in 'flutuantes'—floating houses. …
Listen in the app7The Confluence: Where Rivers Meet
Our final section brings us to the conceptual heart of the region: the Meeting of the Waters. Although the famous confluence of the Rio Negro and Rio Solimoes is a short distance from the park itself, the effects of this meeting…
Listen in the app8Parque Ecologico Janauary
As your boat pulls away from the floating docks of Janauary and heads back toward the horizon of Manaus, take a moment to absorb the scale of what you have experienced. In just a few hours, we have traveled through flooded…
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What is Parque Ecologico Janauary?
Parque Ecologico Janauary is a place in State of Amazonas · Brazil with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | State of Amazonas · Brazil |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -3.2230, -59.9976 |
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