Brazil is a tourist's paradise, with amazing sandy beaches, rocky shores, and breathtaking Amazon wildlife. Any trip to Brazil could not be complete without a trip to the Amazon Rainforest which stretches through nine countries. Scientists have found the greatest diversity of animal and plant life in the world in the Amazon, and Brazil alone is known to contain around four million different animal and plant species. In fact, new species are being discovered nearly everyday in the rich rainforest.

Before heading out for a trip into the depths of the rainforest, make sure that you have adequate protection. The Amazon rainforest is known for its plant and animal diversity and that includes insects! Insect populations in the Amazon are bustling, so don't get caught without insect-shield clothing, good tough boots, and bug repellent.

Now that you've got sufficient protection for a trip into the Amazon, you'll need a place to rest your tired feet for the night. The Amazon in Brazil is generally not known for five star hotels and spectacular hospitality, but the Ariaú Amazon Towers is luxurious enough to be mentioned here.

The Ariaú Amazon Towers is very unique because it is built in the treetops of the Amazon rainforest. The individual towers that makeup the hotel are connected by 8 kilometers of walkway suspended in the air. These walkways give guests a very special view of the Amazon; a view that usually only its many animals are privy to. The hotel also contains several observation towers within the 8 kilometers of walkway where guests can sit for long periods of time and simply enjoy the breathtaking views of nature.

Highly recommended are the The Ariaú Amazon Towers tour packages which generally encompass four days of sightseeing and accommodation. The packages include guided hikes, canoe rides, nighttime observations, fishing, alligator spotting, trekking, and tours of local villages. If you choose not to take advantage of the package offerings, be sure to use the knowledgeable staff at The Ariaú Amazon Towers to assist you in organizing guided tours and hikes of the Amazon!