Brazil

The Amazon, Manaus

Manaus is a major port 1500km (932mi) from the coast. The surrounding rain forest has a population density half that of Mongolia's, but to get there invariably involves passing through this lively city of two million inhabitants. Six countries are part of the Amazon Rain Forest, this enormous maze of natural diversity. In Manaus, more 1000 miles from the mouth of its humble beginnings, the Amazon splits in two rivers, the colors of the two rivers side by side are clearly visible. The whitewater side of the river flows from Peru, and the dark waters of Rio Negro (Black River) journey from Venezuela. This dramatic intersection where the rivers come together is known as the Meeting of the Waters. Beautiful flora and fauna with big diversity you have to visit.