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Manaus. Coordinates: 3°7′8″S 60°1′18″W. Manaus ( Portuguese: [mɐˈnaws, ma-]) is the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Amazonas. It is the seventh-largest city in Brazil, with an estimated 2020 population of 2,219,580 distributed over a land area of about 11,401 km 2 (4,402 sq mi).
- Greater Manaus
Greater Manaus (Grande Manaus, officially Região...
- Port of Manaus
The Port of Manaus is a riverport located on the Rio Negro...
- Amazon Theatre
The Amazon Theatre (Portuguese: Teatro Amazonas) is an opera...
- Greater Manaus
Manaus, city and river port, capital of Amazonas estado (state), northwestern Brazil. It lies along the north bank of the Negro River, 11 miles (18 km) above that river’s influx into the Amazon River. Manaus is situated in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest, 900 miles (1,450 km) inland from the Atlantic coast.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Manaus is the principal city of the North Region of Brazil. It is the capital of Amazonas. Manaus had a great age when latex was discovered in the Amazon region. Manaus developed economically and culturally.
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The wealth of the primeval forest becomes visible first of all in the architecture of the city. The city was rich and the rubber barons afforded the biggest luxury from Europe, a copy of the Grand Opera de Paris - the Teatro Amazonas. Other monuments from this epoch are the Mercado Municipal, a copy of the famous market halls Les Halles in Paris, a...
By plane
The airport is some 15 km by road from the city centre. A taxi will set you back 100 reais (fixed price but can vary depending on the specific destination - March 2019). It is possible to get to the centre using buses, but you may need to change to get to your hotel. The bus stop is outside departures. Buses 306 (3.80 BRL) will take you to the center. Be sure to ask the bus driver "Centro" to make sure the bus is going in the right direction. Manaus is about 2200 km from São Paulo or Rio de J...
By boat
Manaus is a major destination for boats on the Amazon River. From Belém on the Atlantic Coast, it takes about five days. Boats go to Porto Velho two-three times per week. Tabatinga on the border with Colombia can also be reached by boat from Manaus, with connections further on to Iquitos in Peru. To save a few hours on your way to Colombia or Peru, you can take a boat from Manacapuruinstead.
By bus
Due to road conditions, there is very little (if any) long-distance bus service originating from major cities in this area. There are several daily buses from Boa Vistain the north and there are also buses from destinations in Venezuela, such as Santa Elena. The bus from Caracas in Venezuela takes about 36 hours, but it is air-conditioned, has comfortable reclining seats and a toilet. The bus terminal is located to the north of the city, on Avenida Mario Ypiranga, close to the where it inters...
There are many local buses within the city. At bus stops there are only numbers, but on the front of the buses themselves the destinations are listed. Fare is R$3, either pay before entering the station (if boarding at a station), or onboard.
Opera House (Teatro Amazonas). n/n Praça São Sebastião, Center, +55 92 3622-1880. Everyday, starting time of shows may vary. The Opera House was built during the heyday of rubber trade, using mater...
Adventure trips to the rainforest
There are a number of companies operating jungle adventure trips from Manaus, but only a few seem to be more established and reputable. First you need to check if the Tour Operator has a valid Embratur (Brazilian Tourism Board) registry.Then you make up your mind what you really want.You need to travel at least 100km from Manaus to see virgin rain forest and the wild life you are looking for. 1. Location of trip There are basically two main areas which you can explore: the RioNegro basin and...
Tour operators
Do not buy tours from people at the airport or on the street in Manaus. The best guides are hired by the best companies; the best shysters don’t work for the best companies. If you don’t want to book a tour before arriving and want to book a tour in Manaus use a reputable published guidebook first or just look for the official tourist information center (CAT), they'll help you out and even make free calls if required. Tour companies are relatively easy to find in downtown Manaus and many will...
Local cuisine is rich and varied and can be found in many restaurants and stalls. You may try: 1. tapioquinha, a glutinous pancake made from manioc starch, usually buttered and filled with tucumã palm fruit and farmer’s cheese. 2. tacacá, an Amazon local soup. 3. tambaqui, the favorite fish among locals. Banda de Tambaqui is the most famous and one...
Downtown drinking near the Teatro Amazonas, lately spreading towards the refurbished Praca da Saudade. Other options in the Ponta Negraarea, including the "Estrada do Turismo" -a string of nightlife spots along the road to the airport. 1. Bar do Armando, Largo do São Sebastião (Acros the square from the Theatro Amazonas). Every evening until midnig...
Jungle Accommodation
1. Amazon Jungle Palace:Located on the left hand bank of the river Rio Negro, the Amazon Jungle Palace was built according to two guiding principles: concern for the environment and providing excellent services for the tourist. Anyone who stays in its 65 apartments can feel all the energy and vibrations of nature in the middle of the Amazon jungle, in tandem with all the comforts of large luxury hotels. 1. Anaconda Lodge: New Jungle Hotel located on an island on the Rio Negro 50km from Manaus...
Budget
Lots of cheap hotels and pensõescan be found around Av. Joaquim Nabuco. Many of these have hourly rates, and are not very pleasant, and often quite smelly. The area gets dodgy in the late evenings. Private rooms start at 30 reais. 1. Estrela, Center, Rua Pedro Botelho, 162, Phone (55-92-xx) 3233-4538, clean and cheap: Us$ 15/single, good place to find amazon jungle tours and trips in and out of Manaus. 1. Pensão Sulista: Traditional Hotel in historic building from 1904. Rooms with Fan and TV....
Mid-range
1. Hotel Saint Paul, Rua Ramos Ferreira, 1115, Centro (One blocks east of Amazon Theater), ☎ 21013800, [x]. checkin: 14h; checkout: 12h. Near Manaus major tourist attractions, as Largo de São Sebastião and the famous Teatro Amazonas, and varied shopping and leisure in the historic city center. Single 165, double 195. 1. Hotel Sao Pedro, Rua Rui Barbosa 166, Centro (Two blocks south of the Teatro), ☎ 3232 8584. Partly refurbished, clean, bright and spacious. Arguably the best cost/benefit in t...
The climate is very hot and humid. Packing thin, light-colored clothing will help you suffer the least during the day. There are also many mosquitoes known to carry malaria and yellow fever, so wear long sleeve shirts and pants and insect repellent; The vaccine against yellow fever is free in Brazilian public health centers and international airpor...
Manaus is fairly safe for a Brazilian city of its size. As always, deserted streets are a bad idea after dark. Avoid the east zone, it has a really bad reputation.
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Manaus is the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Amazonas. It is the seventh-largest city in Brazil, with an estimated 2020 population of 2,219,580 distributed over a land area of about 11,401 km2 (4,402 sq mi).
Manaus is a metropolis of Brazil with about 2.6 million inhabitants in the center of the Amazon rainforest. Its name means Mother of Gods in the indigenous language. The two rivers run side by side for many miles of different colors, running together: the "Meeting of Waters".
