Known as the most Indigenous city in Brazil, São Gabriel da Cachoeira is located 852 km from Manaus and is home to over 23 ethnic groups. Here, Indigenous languages like Nheengatu, Baniwa, and Tukano are officially recognized. This journey offers a deep and respectful immersion into ancestral traditions, rituals, and Amazonian landscapes.
What's Included:
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Roundtrip flights Manaus ⇄ São Gabriel da Cachoeira
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Accommodation at Pousada Bawary (5 nights)
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Guided tours, cultural activities, and community visits
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Breakfast from Day 3 to Day 6
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Authorized local guide
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in São Gabriel da Cachoeira
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Flight from Manaus (1h35min – available on Tue, Thu, and Sat)
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Check-in at the pousada
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Afternoon walk along the river and rapids
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Lunch and dinner not included
Day 2 – Local market and Cosama viewpoint
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Visit to the Municipal Market and downtown
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4:30 PM: climb to Pedra da Cosama for panoramic views
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Lunch and dinner not included
Day 3 – Living Indigenous culture
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Breakfast included
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Visit to Itacoatiara Mirim with light forest walk
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Traditional Indigenous lunch (not included)
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Cultural performances and rituals in the afternoon
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Return to pousada and free time
Day 4 – Curicuriari Mountains and river tour
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Breakfast included
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Boat tour with mountain, waterfall, and river beach landscapes
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Lunch not included
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Free afternoon
Day 5 – Areal Village and traditional crafts
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Breakfast included
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Visit to Areal Village and fiber artisans
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Lunch not included
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Free afternoon to explore the city
Day 6 – Return to Manaus
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Breakfast included
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Transfer to airport and flight back to Manaus
Indigenous Peoples Festival
If your trip falls between late August and early September, you may witness the Indigenous Peoples Festival, featuring dances, rituals, and tribal celebrations at the Arnaldo Coimbra Gymnasium.
Tips and Recommendations
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Wear light clothes that cover arms and legs
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Use insect repellent, sunscreen, and a hat
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Bring cash for meals and local crafts
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Respect cultural spaces and sacred rituals
This is more than a trip — it's an encounter with Brazil's ancestral soul. São Gabriel da Cachoeira invites you into the living wisdom of the forest.