ESTAÇÃO ECOLÓGICA DE ANAVILHANAS

General info: The Anavilhanas Ecological Station is a fully protected conservation unit that comprises the world's largest fluvial archipaelago. Up to 400 islands are found in the area, interweined by lakes and channels. The station is located in the lower Negro River, a few kilometers upstream from the city of Manaus. In August, the water level is close to its annual maximum and most of the islands are flooded by the black waters of the Negro, forming a unique environment of flooded forests known as igapó.It's the perfect place to take a canoe ride and spot all kinds of waterrelated wildlife, such as alligators, semi-aquatic lizards, dolphins and many species of waterbirds.

Vacancies: min. = 15 person, max = 20 person.

Available schedules: 14th - 16th August / 23th - 25th August.

How much: US$150,00. To be paid in Manaus.

How you´ll get there: By boat provided by the ICMBio, leaving from the pier at the Hotel Tropical, in Manaus, at 08:00 a.m., on 14th and 23th of August. Time of trip: 4 hours.

Where you´ll sleep: You will be hosted at ICMBio floating facility. Space for hammocks are avaiable both in the facility and in the boat. For people that are unable to sleep in hammocks, we may be able to arrange a limited number of beds. If you have special requirements, contact us before hand.

Planned activities: Boat or canoe rides in small groups along lakes, islands and water trails across flooded forest environments. At night, boats and canoes will also be available for spotting crocs and frogs. Visitors are also encouraged to help ICMBio staff on identifying amphibian and reptile species during their visit.

What you should bring: Hammock, rope (2 pieces of 1 m), sleeping-bag or light
blanket, sunscreen, hat, long pants and long-sleeves for boat rides, flash-lights for
night-walks, insect repellent, swim suit.

For further information: Pedro Ivo Simões (pedroivo@inpa.gov.br)