Anavilhanas National Park
Parque Nacional de Anavilhanas · Novo Airão
national park in Brazil
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Anavilhanas National Park2:36
Welcome to the Anavilhanas National Park, a marvel of the Amazonian heartland and the world’s second-largest fluvial archipelago. Stretching along the tea-colored Rio Negro, approximately 190 kilometers northwest of Manaus, this…
Listen in the app2Novo Airão — Gateway to the Archipelago2:18
Our journey into the Anavilhanas begins in the municipality of Novo Airão, a town that holds 70% of the park's territory. Once a quiet river outpost known for its naval construction, it has evolved into a premier destination for…
Listen in the app3Navigating the Igapós — The Flooded Forest2:13
As your boat leaves the shore and enters the archipelago, you enter the world of the 'igapó.' During the high-water season from March to August, the river floods the forest floor, submerging the roots and lower trunks of the…
Listen in the app4Island Trails — The Terrestrial Heart2:05
When the waters recede during the dry season (September to February), the archipelago reveals a different face. Expansive white-sand beaches emerge, and terrestrial trails on the larger islands become accessible. …
Listen in the app5Fundação Almerinda Malaquias — Sustainable Art2:09
Returning to the periphery of the park in Novo Airão, we find an extraordinary example of how conservation and community development can go hand-in-hand: the Fundação Almerinda Malaquias. Founded in 1997 by Jean-Daniel, a Swiss…
Listen in the app6Association of Artisans — The Fiber of the Forest2:02
Another crucial site for understanding the human-nature relationship in Anavilhanas is the Associação de Artesãos de Novo Airão. Here, 14 local families work with the 'Arumã' fiber, a plant that grows in the managed areas of the…
Listen in the app7Conservation and the Mosaic of the Rio Negro2:08
Our final section takes a broader view of Anavilhanas as a part of the 'Mosaico do Baixo Rio Negro.' This mosaic consists of 13 conservation units, including federal, state, and municipal parks, covering an area larger than many…
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As our exploration of Anavilhanas National Park comes to an end, we are left with a deep sense of the 'mystery and immensity' that the locals describe. We have navigated the flooded igapós, walked the dry-season beaches, and met…
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What is Anavilhanas National Park?
Anavilhanas National Park is a place in Novo Airão with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Novo Airão |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 17 min 01 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -2.3947, -60.9206 |
| Last updated |