# Travel tips

Practical guides for planning your trip: when to go, how to get there and what to expect.

* [October 14, 2026Amazon or Pantanal? Where to see wildlife in BrazilThe Amazon has the greatest biodiversity on Earth; the Pantanal makes wildlife far easier to see. Compare the two to choose the right trip, or combine both.Read more](/travel-tips/amazon-or-pantanal-for-wildlife)
* [October 11, 2026Best time to visit the Amazon: high water vs low waterThe Amazon is hot all year, so the real choice is between high water (canoeing through flooded forest) and low water (jungle trails and river beaches). Here is how to pick your month.Read more](/travel-tips/best-time-to-visit-the-amazon)
* [Packing ListA complete checklist for jungle treks, river trips and wildlife watching.Read more](/travel-tips/packing-list)