Jaú National Park

Between the municipalities of Novo Airão and Barcelos (Amazonas), the Jaú National Park is a nature haven where the forest reveals itself in its most authentic form. Dark rivers shape flooded forests, revealing hidden beaches and aquatic trails that provide a deep immersion in the Amazon.

Amidst the dense vegetation, the Miratucu waterfall emerges as a hidden gem, while the grand Amanã lake — the largest in the region — impresses with its ecological richness. Beyond the rich natural scenery, Jaú is home to approximately 160 families living in traditional communities, maintaining sustainable ways of life based on artisanal fishing, agriculture, and the gathering of forest fruits.

Visiting this park is to feel the pulse of the forest, where life follows the rhythm of the rivers and enchantment lies in every detail.

Best time to visit

Each season reveals a different and equally fascinating Amazon. During the dry season (September to February), river beaches emerge along the riverbanks, ideal for hiking and observing the landscape. During the rainy season (March to August), the flooded forest transforms into navigable trails.

How to get there

Access is via Novo Airão, but you can go directly from Manaus by regional boat (8 hours) or speedboat (5 hours). For an exclusive experience, it is possible to charter helicopter or seaplane flights.

Opening hours

Daily tours are available at times arranged with the guides.

Entrance

Access to the park is free, but sightseeing tours are paid and must be booked through local tour operators.

Curiosities

Connections that keep the forest alive

The park is part of the Ecological Corridors project, an initiative that connects protected areas in the Amazon to ensure the movement of species and the conservation of ecosystems.

Foto: Josângela da Silva Jesus

Sanctuary that pulses diversity

Jaú is home to the largest variety of electric fish in the world, with 263 recorded species. Its vegetation is also remarkable, with around 400 species of plants typical of the Amazon, such as açaí palms and Brazil nut trees, adapted to different environments within the forest.

Foto: Josângela da Silva Jesus

Sculpted memories in Amazon

In the interior of Jaú, archaeological sites have been identified with traces of ancient human occupation, including ceramic artifacts that reveal the presence of pre-colonial civilizations, connecting the forest to the ancestral history of the Amazon.

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