Companies and Services
The following is a list of companies and services who might be useful to contact when
planning out your trip to the Amazon, or visit once you're already there.
Aria· Towers Jungle Lodge
Also affiliated with the Terra Verde Lodge and the Amazon Fishing Lodge (see descriptions
in Places to Stay and Locations)
Digital Brazil, Manaus
Information about some of the hotels in Manaus.
Nature Safaris
Information about jungle lodges in the Manaus area
Service Manaus
Information about some of the hotels in Manaus.
Also see the entry for Australian
and Amazonian Adventures.
Manaus also has lots of small tourist companies offering jungle expeditions and tours
ranging from 1 to 10 days in canoes and riverboats. Many companies have agents at the
airport or in the centre of town, offering brochures and other information about their
tours.
Lago Verde Turismo
Tourist services and information for visitors to SantarΘm and Alter do Chπo. Can arrange
fishing expeditions, visits and stays at the nearby (reserve). May possibly be able to
arrange visits to see the Caverna de Pedra Pintada and other archaeological sites.
| OfficeAddress |
Rua Galdino Veloso, 384
SantarΘm PA
BRAZIL |
| Phone |
+55 91 522 7577 |
| Fax |
+55 91 522 2118 |
Centre for the Preservation of Indigeneous Arts, Culture and Sciences
Well worth a visit, the Indian Centre in Alter do Chπo has an impressive collection of
Amazon Indian artefacts which amply demonstrate the traditional skills of the Amazon's
native people. The shop behind the Centre also has traditional Indian handicrafts which
you can buy.
| Office Address |
Rua Dom Macedo Costa S/N
Alter do Chπo, SantarΘm PA 68.105
BRAZIL |
| Fax |
+55 91 522 1098
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Cuzco Tourist Information
This Internet site lists hotels and a selection of local services available in Cuzco.
Turismo Inkaiki
One of the many small tourist companies operating in Cuzco, offering guided tours and
visits to locations in and around Cuzco, horse treks, and trips to Machu Picchu.
Visitors to Cuzco will find a wide selection of travel and adventure companies based in
and around the Plaza de Armas. There's no need to have adventures pre-booked before
arriving. Frequently the best deals can be had by comparing prices and services and
haggling with local operators. Adventures include walking the Inca Trail, horse trekking
around Inca ruins close to the city, river rafting, and expeditions into the Manu Reserve.
Adventure Specialists
Travel company offering expeditions into the Manu Reserve (via Manu Expeditions), as well
as other treks in the Peruvian Andes.
Manu Expeditions
Travel company owned and operated by Barry Walker – an expatriate English adventurer
type, and owner of Cuzco's CrossKeys Pub. Barry has a reputation as the area's leading
birdwatcher and has a staff who are just as knowledgable. The tours are more expensive
than most, but are well equipped, have excellent guides, and a strong commitment to not
disturbing nature. Its a must if your interest is birdwatching – though the guides
are also good at locating other animals. Take binoculars!
Manu Nature Tours
Another company offering expeditions and lodge stays in the Manu Reserve.
Amazon Expedition-International Expeditions
US-based travel company offering jungle tours around Iquitos, staying in the Explorama
Lodge and ACEER facilities
Australian and Amazonian
Adventures
Travel company offering exciting adventures to a range of locations. They have expeditions
into Brazil, archaeological expeditions into the Peruvian rainforests and the Andes, and
adventures in the wilds of Austalia and New Zealand.
Other
South American Travel Information |
Aerolineas Argentinas (http://www.aerolineas.com.ar)
Flight information. If flying from Australian or New Zealand, check the flights leaving
from Sydney/Auckland to Buenos Aires. Also check flights from Buenos Aires to other
destinations within South America, such as Lima, Sπo Paulo, or Rio de Janeiro.
Brazilian Mall (http://www.brazilianmall.com/index.htm)
Travel and other travel information for visitors to Brazil
BR - Online Travel to Brazil (http://www.ultranet.com/~brol/)
Online travel info for visitors to Brazil.
Eco-Voyager (http://www.ecovoyager.com/amadvrv.htm)
A USA-based travel company offering tours to the Amazon
Embratur (http://www.embratur.gov.br/)
Brazilian travel agency
Last Frontiers (http://www.lastfrontiers.co.uk./brazil.htm)
Brazil travel information from UK-based travel company.
Pantanal (http://www.alanet.com.br/ms/pantanal/welcome.html)
Tourist information for visitors wishing to visit Brazil's other great wildlife area.
Peru Travel Info (http://www.foptur.gob.pe/index-i.htm)
Useful information for anyone planning a trip to Peru
Quest - Ecotourism and Adventure (http://home.iis.com.br/~thequest/main.htm)
Travel and Adventures in Brazil. Pretty basic - but it includes links to tours and
packages.
Sergio Koreisha's Meu Brasil (http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~sergiok/brasil.html)
The best source of Brazilian information available on the net. Information on major cities
and locations, and a rich source of background information. Tons of links to other net
sites.
South American Expeditions (http://www.sangama.com/index.html)
Specialist travel company offering trips into the rainforests, and hikes along the Inca
Trail to Machu Picchu. Visitors can explore the
local culture, and there's even a yoga workshop at Machu Picchu.
Varig Airlines (http://www.varig.com.br/english/rghome-p.htm)
Website of Brazil's Varig airline.
Viverde Turismo (http://www.buriti.com.br/info.tour.amazonas/vverdi.html)
Local tourist information for visitors to the Brazilian Amazon.
General
Travel Information |
City Net (http://www.city.net/regions/south_america/?map)
Information for travellers. Includes some city maps.
CNN travel site (http://www.CNN.com/TRAVEL/)
Excellent travel site from CNN. Click on city guides for maps and information and Brazil
and Peru.
Fieldings Guides (http://www.fieldingTravel.com/)
Publisher of travel guides
Lonely Planet Online (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/)
Publishers of travel guides and other general information for travellers
Microsoft Expedia (http://expedia.msn.com/daily/toc/)
Microsoft's online travel magazine. Great site for travel maps.
The Rough Guide (http://www.roughguides.com/)
Publisher of travel guides
TravelFile (http://www.travelfile.com/)
General Travel and tourism site.
  
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