Brazil Travel Packages: Ilha de Marajo

Ilha de Marajo spans across nearly 20,000 square miles (28 square kilometers). Almost the size of the state of West Virginia, it is the largest island in Brazil and one of the largest river islands in the world. With its 250,000 inhabitants and location in the estuaries of the Amazon and the Rio Tocantins, it is the ideal destination for ecological excursions. The capital is Soure, a small fishing village with about 22,000 inhabitants. Traces of the indigenous peoples who once lived here can still be seen today. Rainforests on the western side, grasslands on the eastern side, palm trees, dense mangrove forests, rivers with small beaches and swamp areas that flood during the rainy season all characterize the fauna. A ride on the back of a buffalo is certainly unforgettable. The Brazilian buffalo have adapted very well to the tides of nature on the partly marshy island and are the main source of income. Comparable to nature in the Pantanal, the vegetation of Ilha de Marajo is still largely untouched, so you can discover a diverse and rich environment on your vacation in Brazil. Since the island is close to the equator, there are two seasons, the rainy and the dry season. A lot of precipitation falls from January to June, while conditions are dry between July and December. The daily temperature high is between 86 °F (30 °C) and 91 °F (33 °C) on average and the water is always warm at 82 °F (28 °C).

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