Untamed Wilderness in the Heart of the Amazon

Vast, remote, and pristine, the Jaú National Park (Parque Nacional do Jaú) is one of the largest forest reserves in South America and a true sanctuary of Amazonian biodiversity. Located in the state of Amazonas, west of Manaus, Jaú offers a raw, immersive experience deep within one of the most untouched regions of the Amazon Rainforest.

Why Visit?

Covering over 2.3 million hectares, Jaú is a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site that shelters countless species of flora and fauna—many of them endemic or endangered. Here, you’ll find jaguars, giant otters, pink river dolphins, manatees, and hundreds of bird species living in harmony with the forest and its winding blackwater rivers.

This is not a typical tourist destination—it’s an adventure for true nature lovers and those seeking deep ecological connection. Accessible mainly by boat from Novo Airão or Manaus, visits to Jaú often include multi-day river expeditions, canoeing, jungle hikes, wildlife observation, and visits to small riverside communities who live sustainably with the forest.

Jaú is also a place of peace—no crowds, no roads, just the sounds of nature and the feeling of being completely surrounded by life.

The Vibe

Jaú National Park is wild, sacred, and deeply humbling. It offers a rare chance to disconnect from the modern world and reconnect with nature at its purest. Whether you're drifting along a quiet river at dawn or listening to the distant call of howler monkeys at sunset, Jaú invites you to experience the Amazon as it once was—and still is, in its most protected form.