The flooded forests and island channels of the Rio Negro near Manaus, especially around the Anavilhanas archipelago, are good places to find three-toed sloths from a canoe gliding under the branches. Jungle lodges upriver run dawn and dusk trips that also turn up pink dolphins, monkeys and caimans. Sightings are best in the drier months from June to October, when channels are calm and wildlife is concentrated.
The flooded forests and island channels of the Rio Negro near Manaus, especially around the Anavilhanas archipelago, are good places to find three-toed sloths from a canoe gliding under the branches. Jungle lodges upriver run dawn and dusk trips that also turn up pink dolphins, monkeys and caimans. Sightings are best in the drier months from June to October, when channels are calm and wildlife is concentrated.
Up to 76% sighting chance in Rio Negro (Anavilhanas), Amazonas, Brazil. Best months: August, July, September.
On canoe trips through the flooded forest channels of the Rio Negro, especially around the Anavilhanas islands, with lodge guides.
The drier months from June to October, when the channels are calm and wildlife is easier to find.
Pink river dolphins, monkeys, caimans and a wealth of Amazon birds on the same outings.
Two to three-night lodge packages run roughly 400 to 900 BRL per person per night (2026 prices).
