Living Heritage

Illustration d’un arbuste portant des grappes de perles de verre colorées

Glass beads growing on trees?

A strange story tells that glass beads grew on shrubs. Behind this tale lies the history of the Miçangas in the Amazon.

Glass beads growing on trees?

A strange story tells that glass beads grew on shrubs. Behind this tale lies the history of the Miçangas in the Amazon.

Dunes et lagunes des Lençóis Maranhenses, au Brésil

Lençóis Maranhenses: Brazil's natural treasure

White dunes, freshwater lagoons and shifting landscapes: the Lençóis Maranhenses reveal a spectacular Brazil, still unknown to many European visitors.

Lençóis Maranhenses: Brazil's natural treasure

White dunes, freshwater lagoons and shifting landscapes: the Lençóis Maranhenses reveal a spectacular Brazil, still unknown to many European visitors.

vitoria regia avec ses fleurs dans la nature

Giant water lily: it is edible!!!

The Victoria amazonica is not just spectacular: it is also edible. At the Jari Canal, Dona Dulce explores its surprising culinary possibilities.

Giant water lily: it is edible!!!

The Victoria amazonica is not just spectacular: it is also edible. At the Jari Canal, Dona Dulce explores its surprising culinary possibilities.

Deux pirarucus dans une eau peu profonde

The pirarucu, the giant of the Amazonian waters

Among the largest freshwater fish in the world, the pirarucu has an astonishing characteristic: it must regularly come to the surface to breathe.

The pirarucu, the giant of the Amazonian waters

Among the largest freshwater fish in the world, the pirarucu has an astonishing characteristic: it must regularly come to the surface to breathe.

Vue aérienne de la rencontre des eaux du Tapajós et de l’Amazone

Tapajós and Amazon: different waters

Why does the Tapajós look so clear while the Amazon is laden with sediment? Their colors tell two very different geological stories.

Tapajós and Amazon: different waters

Why does the Tapajós look so clear while the Amazon is laden with sediment? Their colors tell two very different geological stories.

Collier composé d’éléments noirs et blancs, présenté sur une feuille verte et du bois

Amazonian Açaí: Benefits and Sustainable Way

An iconic Amazonian fruit, açaí is also linked to artisanal uses. Its pulp is consumed, while its pit can have a second life.

Amazonian Açaí: Benefits and Sustainable Way

An iconic Amazonian fruit, açaí is also linked to artisanal uses. Its pulp is consumed, while its pit can have a second life.