Alta Floresta is a city located in the northern region of the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. Founded in 1976 by Ariosto da Riva, the city is surrounded by the Amazon rainforest, which is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna.

From here you can visit the best places to experience the Amazon rainforest and see its wildlife. The region is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, including 722 species of mammals, over 600 species of birds (among which the Harpy Eagle), and many other species of reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Some of the mammals in the region include jaguars, pumas, tapirs, sloths, monkeys and giant anteaters.

If you are looking for an Amazon Lodge, Alta Floresta has some outstanding lodges, offering a variety of activities, including birdwatching, hiking, safari-drives (boat/truck) and canoeing.

There are domestic flights from Cuiaba to Alta Floresta and back on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.