The North region of Brazil is the largest region of the country, corresponding to 45.27% of the national territory. It is the second-least-inhabited country, and contributes with a minor percentage in the national GDP and population. The first inhabitants of the North Region, as in the rest of Brazil, were the Native Brazilians, who shared a diverse number of tribes and villages, from the pre-Columbian period until the arrival of the European people. The Spaniards, among them Francisco de Orellana, organized exploratory expeditions by the Amazon river to know the region.
The cuisine of the North of Brazil is perhaps the most Indigenous influenced one in the whole country, its main ingredients being seafood (or rather, river-food with a great variety of fishes native to the Amazon River), mandioca (manioc), açaí, and cupuaçu. Açaí has become a darling of the healthy food enthusiasts in the past few years and can be found around the world today, served with granola, condensed milk, or fruits. Another popular dish is Tacacá, a stew made with shrimp, jambu - an Amazon herb that has slightly anesthetic properties - and manioc, seasoned with chili peppers and served piping hot.
Açaí: Has become a darling of the healthy food enthusiasts in the past few years and can be found around the world today, served with granola, condensed milk, or fruits.
Tacacá: Another popular dish is Tacacá, a stew made with shrimp, jambu - an Amazon herb that has slightly anesthetic properties - and manioc, seasoned with chili peppers and served piping hot.
Pato no Tucupi: This traditional dish combines duck, tucupi (a yellow broth extracted from wild cassava), and jambu (a typical herb from the region that causes a slight numbing sensation in the mouth).
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The North of Brazil is home to many of Brazil’s indigenous people. Brazilian folklore is an important aspect of the North’s culture, with annual festivals dedicated to specific legends and beliefs. One of the largest is the Boi Bumbá Party, a three-day party that celebrates the legend of a bull that died and was resurrected.
The largest city in the Amazon basin and serves as the financial, corporate, and economic hub of the Northern Region of Brazil. Witness the incredible union of the dark waters of the Negro River with the muddy waters of the Amazon River, creating a mesmerizing natural phenomenon.
Jalapão State Park in Tocantins
Jalapão State Park in Tocantins
While not directly in the Amazon, Jalapão State Park is a hidden gem in the Brazilian savanna. It features stunning sand dunes, crystal-clear rivers, waterfalls, and unique rock formations.
Anavilhanas National Park
Anavilhanas National Park
Located in the Rio Negro, this park encompasses a vast river archipelago. It’s the second-largest fluvial archipelago globally, with over 400 islands and 60 lakes.
Ilha do Marajó
Ilha do Marajó
This island, at the mouth of the Amazon River, is the largest fluvial-marine island in the world. Known for its unique ecosystem, it’s home to diverse wildlife, including capybaras, caimans, and various bird species.
