Flying over the vast green expanse of the Amazon rainforest and landing on the banks of a river steeped in centuries of history — that’s exactly what the Terra da Gente team experienced as they retraced the path of the Rondon-Roosevelt Scientific Expedition, carried out between 1913 and 1914 by none other than former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt and Marshal Cândido Rondon.

Departing from Manaus, the team set off on a journey along the Roosevelt River, uncovering untouched landscapes, the sounds of the rainforest, and rare bird species — such as the Great Jacamar and Chico’s Tyrannulet, a recent discovery in Brazil.

The expedition also plunged into the rapids in search of sport fishing giants: peacock bass, redtail catfish, and some Hydrolycus scomberoides. And, of course, no Amazon journey would be complete without a taste of the region — including the "Pato no tucupi" (a regional dish), prepared right on the trail.

This journey is more than a trip — it’s a reunion with nature and with the legacy of trailblazers who carved paths where biodiversity now thrives.