The lungs of the planet
After flying to Manaus and leaving behind all unnecessary possessions, it’s time for us to explore the Amazon jungle. We experience this incredible ecosystem in all its glory.
Rainforests are one of Earth’s oldest continuous ecosystems, playing a significant part in the health of our global environment by digesting and converting carbon dioxide into oxygen. A guided trek through the wild and luscious greenery illuminates the relationship between the sustainability of the rainforest and the endurance of the human race. We also learn how much of our modern medicine actually comes from the rainforest, and we appreciate the delicate balance of so many incredible species living together in harmony.
“It’s easy to feel like our failures to protect the environment are distant. Brazil exposes us to the intersection of natural beauty and our destructive tendencies. For someone passionate about environmental issues, this presents a tremendous opportunity to learn outside a classroom’s walls.” – Coco
Envoys Young Professionals Advisory Board Member
Meet Our Young ProsA Samba Century?
Brazil has been lauded as a Latin American success story, parading onto the world stage in full color to host an array of international sporting and climate events. Yet we learn about the social, economic and political complexity that could stop the so-called ‘Samba Century’ in its tracks.
A Day in Brazil
After a nutritious meal, we enjoy a private flyover of the Amazon rainforest
We meet with local indigenous guides
A simple but hearty refueling, in preparation for our trek!
An Amazon jungle trek, where we conduct research on species diversification and forest stratification to contribute to NASA’s GLOBE program
With a discussion about the mysteries of life in the remote rainforest
Camping surrounded by the sights, sounds, and smells of the Amazon