So far visited nearly 20 countries. Starts from making detailed plans on the Internet opens the CouchSurfing site travelers who find their homes, staying free of charge, in line with the recommendations of these people is discovering the cities. Istanbul is going to help newcomers through the same website. On this occasion he met in Istanbul at the invitation of Belem'li Public Relations specialist Carla went to Brazil in December last year. Spent nine days in the city in the delta of the Amazon. Talked about his impressions.
The first stop in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo'ydu. These cities, two Turks I met a member of CouchSurfing. My friend Carla joined us and we had nine wonderful days. Then, upon the recommendation of Carla, I went to the country's northern province of Para. Capital, Belem, Amazon definitely see they are traveling, a city must spend at least a few days. Money tributary of the Amazon River. European colonists established the first settlement in the Amazon. The Portuguese had a fort built in 1616. The city developed around the castle. Belem rubber trade has grown bigger. In 1850 the population of 12 thousand and 400 thousand in 2009 only the center, along with the environment has reached 1.4 million.
Like everywhere else in Brazil, in Belem, the regions inhabited by the poor (favela) is available. But these areas are not as dangerous as the big cities. Generally, regions were set up outside the city center. Region of Brazil's many unique colors, culture, climate. Ethnic structure also shows marked differences. Blonde, people who live in the south, central and eastern bölgedekiler consists of mostly African descent. In the north, the Indian origin living in and around Belem. Views, daily life, food to other regions is unlikely. In addition, the inner regions of the Amazon was still living in primitive conditions, known to locals kabullenmeyen of modern life.
RAIN SEASON BEGINS January
Year-round rain in the region for 12 months, the average minimum temperature 22, the highest temperature of 32 degrees. The hottest months of the year, October, November, December. The rainy season from January to June. At least once a day in other months the rain clouds passing over the city. The bag is always useful to carry a small umbrella or a raincoat.
Belem much undeveloped. Ver o Peso known as the city's central square and the waterfront. Harbour fish and vegetable market at the same time. Variety of tropical fruits and fish collected from the surrounding boats from the islands early in the morning Give it offers for sale at the port near Peso. A basket full of mangoes, that is, about 3 kg, 5 dollars.
Unique to the Amazon region, the famous pudding-style dessert made famous acai plant. Burgundy in color and can participate in sugar if desired. Many did not like, but sugar is katınca administration. After you beat the dark red color leaving lips and tongue. Of course, temporary. Many medicines used in the construction of a plant and a very healthy.
Mangal Das Garças a small natural park in the city center. Birds, parrots, butterflies, forests in the region at the side of the river is a lovely place. Watch out as all the Belem tower panorama.
AMAZON FORESTS NEAR THE CITY
Amazon Ormanları'na easy to reach Belem. Just outside the city, about 45 minutes away by road in a part of the national park, surrounded by forests of the Amazon region, is open to visitors. When you enter the park is not allowed navigation of the Amazon forest is completely unguided lap. Crocodiles, birds, snakes and wild animal park area, many people are part of life to protect the ponds, cages. But outside the boundaries of national parks in the natural lives of animals karşılaşılabiliyor continues. So I guided guests walking around. National Park entrance fee of $ 16.
Within walking distance of many places in the city. Public transport is an average of 1 dollar.
On the Amazon River, hundreds of islands, islets are. In fact, home to some of the islets have only 1-2. The children from schools in small boats, ferries, if the city is going to shield uzaklarsa the nearest large island.
Carla went to the island with the Cotijuba. Lasted about 30 minutes to reach by ferry. Last mention that all of these islands on a river. The color of everything else looks like a sea or a large lake. No motor vehicle for personal use Cotijuba Island. The harbor, beach bicycle, horse, motor taxi, tractor trailer service provides. Resembles a large village settlement. Soil more than two-storey houses with gardens lined the roads. The island is a paradise in the countryside.
Restaurants lined up along the shore as well as a small hotel. The river shore beaches, the beach by the sea I see a lot better than many. Light brown water of the river, the alluvium carried by the inner regions due to the beach.
Such as the local Brazilian airlines TAM and Gol Brasil Belem, Fortaleza, Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro city is doing flight. Amazon ships to the river to the other great city of Belem Manaus'a possible.
FIVE FAVOURITE PLACE
Singapore, Prague, Rio de Janeiro, Marrakech, Cappadocia
What journey reads: Guide books
What to do when traveling in the drink: Local cuisine
With whom will travel: Usually alone
Indispensable bag: camera, book, notepad, pen
What makes your travel: Air, bus, train
What are your travels: Magnet, small trinkets
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