Meet four open indigenous community to visit in Brazil

The Brazilian Amazon is the land of ancestry, beliefs and traditions of the original peoples, as it is the most indigenous state in Brazil, it concentrates a diversity of communities open to visitation for the practice of ethnotourism. A tip for those who want to get to know the history and indigenous customs of the region up close are four communities in Manaus that are part of the Tourism Management Plan of the State Company Tourism of Amazonas (Amazonastur): Cipiá, Tatuyo, Diakuru and Tuyuka.

Located on the left bank of the Rio Negro, the four communities offer tourist itineraries that involve diving into the traditions and knowledge of the original peoples with storytelling and legends, presentation of dances and rituals, body painting and making handicrafts that represent beliefs and ethnicities. .

Visitors can also contemplate the diverse fauna and flora venturing on trails through the forest and also be surprised by the gastronomy, tasting ingredients, fruits and ants used in indigenous cuisine.

For those looking for an immersive experience, there is also the option of staying overnight in the Diakuru, Cipiá and Tatuyo communities. Some itineraries also offer moments of introspection and self-knowledge through traditional rituals from the Tuyuka and Cipiá communities.

Location

Cipiá and Tatuyo communities are located 34 kilometers from the urban area of Manaus, while Diakuru and Tuyuka are approximately 25 kilometers away. Access to the reserves takes place from Manaus, by river, in a journey of about an hour.

The crossing is made by boats from the Cooperative of River Transport Professionals of Marina do Davi (Acamdaf), departing from Marina do Davi, in Tarumã, from Monday to Sunday, from 7 am to 6 pm. Contacts for scheduling are: +5592994737977 and +559236586159.

In addition to tourism agencies accredited on the Tourist Service (Cadastur) website, tours can be booked directly by calling:

Diakuru Indigenous Community

Phone: +55 92 99162-9276

Tuyuka Indigenous Community

Phone: +55 92 9476-2232
Instagram: @aldeiatuyuka

Cipiá Indigenous Community

Phone: +55 92 99118-4736
Instagram: @aldeia_cipia
Email: vilacipia.am@gmail.com

Tatuyo Indigenous Community

Phone: +55 92 98439-5341
Instagram: @tatuyos_oficial

Conscious tourism

Are you thinking of touring the Amazon? So be a conscious tourist and help preserve the state’s riches. When taking tours, it is recommended that you never touch the animals, just observe them in their natural habitat.

And, if you like a regional ornament, make sure the products come from a legal source and remember that the use of wild animal feathers in ornaments is illegal. It is also worth checking if the services and commercial establishments have the Cadastur seal.

Amazonastur also knows that people are the most precious asset, and therefore asks visitors to help preserve children and adolescents as well, denouncing cases of sexual exploitation through the Dial 100 (local call).

By following all these steps, in addition to an unforgettable experience, the visitor contributes to healthy and safe tourism in the Amazon.