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From Manaus: Tucandeira Ants Tribe Ritual Full Day Trip

By Amazon Amazing Tours
6 out of 10
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Overview
  • Meet the Satere Mawe Indians
  • Eat and learn with local indigenous groups
  • See the last surviving Satere mawe

Activity location

    • Manaus
    • Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Manaus
    • Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport, including a boat trip
  • What's includedWhat's included Food and water
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSouvenirs
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
  • Not suitable for: People with pre-existing medical conditions
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

This event is performed as a form of male initiation.
You will leave from Manaus at 9:00 AM for a 1 hour car journey to the Parana of Ariau. Then, travel by speed boat for 45 minutes to the Trible Sateré Mawé at 11 AM.

At 12:00 PM, enjoy a simple lunch of rice, flour, ants, and salad. This lunch is typical to the region.

At 1:00 PM, listen to an explanation of the traditional indigenous pharmacy, including natural medication made with the leaves and bark of trees.

At 2:00 PM, the tourists will help the indians to find the famous ants, or tucandeiras.'

At 3:00 PM, start the presentation. Please feel welcome to film, take photos, and participate in a traditional dance.

At 4:00 PM, return to Manaus, and arrive at 6:00 PM.

Location

Activity location

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    • Manaus
    • Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Manaus
    • Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil