EN-2014-PSA
Channel: Amazon Explorer
Date: 2014-11-09

These guys were really brave and show their strength and skills to overcome all obstacles. (They were in the flood season)

The Amazon has a tropical climate, with rainfalls along the year, high humidity and an average temperature of 29°C (85°F).

There are two stations: high river season, flood or creciente in Spanish (November till May) and the low river season or vaciante in Spanish (June till October):

- Flood season. Water levels are very high, and most lowlands get underwater. In some cases it is very difficult to find dry land. It is easier to get deep jungle areas. Rivers usually are in its peak from March to May hence most of the activities in the jungle will be made by canoe or motorboat in order to explore the rivers and its surroundings. During this season are more probable to spot birds, primates and other mammals.

- Dry season. Water levels are in their lowest level, and in some cases get some jungle areas is harder. Also it is possible make longer hikes and camp. It is easier to fish and it is easier to spot alligators and other reptiles.