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Tauá Tour is the evolution of Amazon Nuts Safaris, a family-owned company founded by Brazilian Miguel Rocha da Silva in 1980.
Miguel started with a small regional boat rented for expeditions by the famous French commander Jacques Cousteau.
He organized several expeditions for documentary channels like Discovery and the BBC, inspiring people from five continents with his love and knowledge of the Amazon land.
Miguel Rocha da Silva was a guide for notable expeditions, including the “Waters of the Planet” expedition by the famous New Zealand sailor Peter Blake (1948-2001) and the first Chinese scientific expedition in the Amazon.
Today, his daughter Marta and her husband, Swiss native Jean-Daniel Vallotton, after dedicating 25 years to building and developing the social, economic, and environmental activities of the Almerinda Malaquias Foundation, have taken up the torch of ecotourism.
Philipe Brouze, a loyal client of Amazon Nuts Safaris for over 20 years, and Sylviane Dérobert are partners in the company, strengthening the international spirit of adventure in the Amazon.
The icon in the Tauá Tour logo represents the muiraquitã, an amulet crafted by the Icamiabas warrior women, who gave their name to the Amazon River, according to the account of Brother Gaspar de Carvajal during Francisco de Orellana’s first expedition in 1542.
A Brazilian native and daughter of Miguel Rocha, the visionary and founder of FAM, she learned to love nature and work in tourism with her father.
She is the founder of the environmental education program at the Almerinda Malaquias Foundation (FAM), an innovative educator focused on teenagers.
Marta shares another passion: plants and animals.
A Swiss national, he worked on the construction of hospitals in Gabon, Africa. He participated in a six-week expedition in the forests of French Guiana with the Wayana and Oyampi Indigenous peoples.
He is also the founder of the Almerinda Malaquias Foundation and has dedicated over 25 years to building and developing the organization’s training and education programs.
Of Swiss nationality, she dedicated much of her life to tourism, primarily in the winter, in the Swiss mountains where she still resides today.
She discovered the Brazilian Amazon with her partner Philippe, and it was a true passion.
Sylviane wishes to share the beauty of the landscapes and the unique atmosphere of this part of the world by participating in this project, born from a sincere friendship with Marta and Jean Daniel.
Born and residing in Switzerland, he is an avid traveler with a passion for wildlife.
He balances an intense professional life (company director) with the exploration of regions off the beaten path.
For over 30 years, the Brazilian Amazon has been his favorite place, and it is only natural that he shares this ecotourism project with his longtime friends, Marta and Jean Daniel.
To provide unique ecotourism experiences, promoting the conservation of the Amazon and the well-being of riverside communities through sustainable and educational practices. Tauá Tour is grounded in strong values of preservation, sustainable development, and social justice.
To be a global reference in sustainable ecotourism, recognized for our commitment to environmental preservation, cultural appreciation, and social development in the Amazon.
Sustainability: Commitment to practices that preserve the environment and promote the conservation of the Amazon.
Respect for Communities: Valuing and supporting riverside communities, respecting their cultures and traditions.
Environmental Education: Promoting educational activities that raise awareness about the importance of environmental preservation.
Quality and Excellence: Providing high-quality services, ensuring unique and memorable experiences for our clients.
Ethics and Transparency: Acting with ethics and transparency in all our actions, maintaining trust and integrity.
As founders and managers of the environmental education and training programs at the Almerinda Malaquias Foundation, Marta and Jean-Daniel continue to develop and organize social initiatives for the riverside communities in the region through Tauá Tour.
On the Karuguá boat: Each crew member has an air-conditioned cabin to rest in a healthy environment. The hot water in the cabin bathrooms is heated by solar panels.
Organic waste is disposed of appropriately in the river, serving as food for the fish. Seeds from fruits and vegetables are separated and distributed to the riverside communities. Recyclable waste is sorted and delivered to the recycling cooperative in Novo Airão at the end of the trip.
Tauá Turismo: Exclusive ecotourism in the Amazon, navigating the Negro and Solimões rivers. We offer authentic tours for small groups, focusing on nature, culture, and sustainability.
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