Five Community-Based Tourism Experiences in the Brazilian Amazon

Across various regions of the Brazilian Amazon, traditional Indigenous, riverside, Quilombola, and rubber-tapper communities have been developing experiences and activities to welcome travelers, offering an up-close look at their culture and history. Through community-based tourism, where the communities themselves take center stage, tourists have the opportunity not only to experience transformative and unique moments but also to support the preservation of these cultures and the rainforest itself.

According to Solange Barbosa, Vice President of MUDA! The Brazilian Collective for Responsible Tourism, community-based tourism has enormous potential to strengthen local traditions and community identities. “Particularly in the Amazon, community tourism has always been present and is very important for generating income for communities, offering a sustainable alternative to predatory activities like deforestation and mining,” says Solange. “But it is essential that it happens with the community’s consent and leadership, without interfering in their daily activities.”

By participating in activities such as handicraft workshops, hiking trails, gastronomic experiences, canoeing through streams, and storytelling sessions, visitors have the chance to see the Amazon through the eyes of its inhabitants, gaining a deeper understanding of their close relationship with the forest and its resources. This cultural exchange not only promotes more conscious tourism but also helps to preserve the Amazon rainforest.

Check out some amazing experiences for creating authentic connections with Brazilian Amazonian communities:

Fantastic Amazon with Poranduba Amazônia

Baixo Rio Negro – Amazonas

The new Amazônia Fantástica (Fantastic Amazon) itinerary, designed by Poranduba Amazônia, offers an immersive four-day experience in the heart of the Rio Negro Sustainable Development Reserve, two hours from Manaus. The program brings together some of the best Amazonian experiences, with monthly departures for small groups. Guests stay within the Tumbira riverside community and enjoy hiking, boat trips through the Anavilhanas National Park, visits to Indigenous malocas and river beaches, savoring local cuisine, and engaging in conversations with community hosts. The itinerary balances adventure, contemplation, and cultural immersion, inviting visitors to connect with the community’s daily life and the rhythms of the Amazon.

More Information:
Website: www.poranduba-amazonia.com
Email: [email protected]

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