This Is The Number One Most Unexplored Place In The World

Social media and the internet make the world feel like everything is at our fingertips, but much of our planet is actually still very much undiscovered. As scary as it seems, there are miles upon miles of this Earth that we know practically nothing about, from the arid deserts of Namibia to parts of Northern Greenland and of course Antarctica, but there is one place above all that is the most unexplored of them all. And the craziest thing is, there are people there!

We are talking about the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil – specifically an area known as Vale do Javari – and it is the number one most unexplored place in the world.

Its dense and unfriendly landscape is home to some of Earth’s most deadly creatures, including jaguars, anacondas, piranhas, black caimans and Brazilian wandering spiders among others. Also, the incessant rain all year round causes heavy flooding and extreme currents along the river, making inhabiting and traveling the region exceptionally difficult and dangerous.

These indigenous peoples conquer the landscape without any of our modern conveniences and many without ever having even seen the technology most of us rely on for everyday tasks.

That said, it would in fact be quite dangerous for these tribes to make contact with outside civilisation because, aside from the obvious shock factor and cultural threat, we also harbour diseases that could decimate their population. For this reason, and to preserve their heritage and lifestyle, they and the Vale do Javari are protected by FUNAI, Brazil’s Indian affairs department.

Although there have been sad instances of the no-contact laws being broken – oftentimes involving drug traffickers – the land on which the tribes live is an indigenous reservation, which as long as the government continues to rightly protect, will not be explored by the outside world.

It will remain a mystery to most if not all of us, as will the incredibly tough and resilient people who call this unexplored place home.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.