The Amazonas is synonymous with mystery and adventure, with vast areas still unexplored in the impenetrable rain forests covering 70 percent of the state (part of the Amazonian "lungs of the world"). This area is inhabited by more than a dozen indigenous ethnic groups, some so isolated their lives have changed little for thousands of years. This is a pristine natural environment rich in exotic fauna, flora and unique geological formations.

The southern states of Amazonas, Bolívar and Delta Amacuro comprise the area referred to as the Guayana Region, due to their geological base on the Guayana Shield, formed of some of the oldest rock in the world (pre-Cambrien rock 1.2 - 2.75 billion years old).

The other common characteristic that unites this region is that the majority of its territory is nearly virgin and the principal inhabitants are indigenous people. Those who have had more contact with modern influences (either through the works of missionaries or the development of criollo settlements in their homelands) often speak some Spanish and wear western clothing.

Lodging is primarilli in camps which have been established by travel and tourism companies, or which have been developed by entrepreneurs. Trips to these destinations are almost always offered as all-inclusive packages which involve transportation (which may be by air, land or river - dependeing on the location and season), loadging, meals, and daily excursiones with local guides.

The state of Amazonas has several interesting sites for the tourism, mainly located near to Puerto Ayacucho. Among these places are:

-Museo Etnológico de Puerto Ayacucho, it exhibits objects made by indigenous cultures from the Amazonas region. The museum is located in the Vicariato Apostólico de Puerto Ayacucho. It provides a brief idea of the culture of indigenous groups of this region, including the Piaroa, Guajibo, Yekuana and Yanomami.

-The Indigenous Market: the indigenous groups from the region make different objects such as: baskety, purses, collars, bow, arrows, blowpipes and wood carvings. Here you can buy some of this handicraft. In the stores specialized (Artesanías Amazonas and Bazar Corotería La Colmena) you can find interesting objects.

-Colonia de Coromoto: a town with an entirely indian population, founded by the Padres Salesianos.

-Pozo Azul: it is lagoon with quiet and crystalclear waters, a relic from nautre, surrounded by exuberant vegetation. Located a few kilometers away from the Puerto Ayacucho.

-Cerro Perico: it provides a good view on the Orinoco River and Puerto Ayacucho's town. Near this hill you can also find the Cerro El Zamuro. Here you can see the rapids formed along the river.

Other tourist places of interest that can be enjoyed in this state is the Tobogán de la Selva: a natural monument. It is rock formation that with the passing of the time and the eroding action of water turned into a natural toboggan, running several hundred meters of length and ending a natural swimming pool, into which bathers dive without and risk of danger. At the site you will find a lunch outlet. It is worth visiting it to enjoy an unforgettable weekend and it is located at a short distance from Puerto Ayacucho.

It is also important to remember that the Amazonas is one of the Venezuelan states that has several national parks, among which are: the National Park of Cerro Autana, the Druída-Marahuaca, the Parima-Tapirapecó, the Piedra El Cocuy, Serranía La Neblina and the National Park of Yapacama.
If you are a tourist that wants to enjoy of vacations different, then you must live the adventure off visiting the Estado Amazonas.