Behind the Scenes in Brazil

Anthony Bourdain chats with locals at the Ver-O-Peso fish market.

A wide shot of the busy Ver-O-Peso fish market.

Tony samples a "Completo" at Ver-O-Peso, a salted chicken rolled in mashed potato and then fried.

A vendor sets up shop inside the fish market at Ver-O-Peso.

Tony's boat with Belem, Brazil, in the background.

Tony takes a break while visiting Parrot Island's witchdoctor.

Tony observes everyday life along the river outside of Belem.

Tony, Dr. Urano (middle) and Caito (right) enjoy fried fish and acai at Margem Esquerda Do Rio Guama Restaurant on Cumbu Island.

A boy at the fishing shack on Mexiana Island looks with curiosity as Tony and the crew arrive to film.

Cameraman Zach Zamboni attempts to protect Tony and the rest of the crew from catching his unknown sickness.

Tony waits for the rain to lighten up before going fishing on Mexiana Island.

Chef Ofir prepares dinner for Tony and other guests. The meal consists of filhote fish and pato no tucupi (duck in tucupi sauce).