Manaus Attractions
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Teatro Amazonas
Nestled in the heart of the forest is the Teatro Amazonas, an Italian Renaissance building that is the city's most popular. The grand theatre has a multitude of chandeliers, velvet covered seats and Italian marble doorways.
Cais Flutuante
Cais Flutuante
The 1313m/1436yd long Cais Flutuante (Floating Quay) on the Rio Negro was built by British engineers.
The 1313m/1436yd long Cais Flutuante (Floating Quay) on the Rio Negro was built by British engineers.
Custom House
Alfândega
The Alfândega (Custom House) was imported from Britain in prefabricated form and erected in Mamaus in 1902. Both are protected as national monuments.
The Alfândega (Custom House) was imported from Britain in prefabricated form and erected in Mamaus in 1902. Both are protected as national monuments.
Market Hall
Market Hall
The Mercado Municipal (Municipal Market), also protected as a national monument, stands on the bank of the Rio Negro, between the Floating Quay and the Igarapé dos Educandos. With its iron framework, made in Gustave Eiffel's Paris workshop, and stained glass windows it is modeled on the old Halles in Paris.
The Mercado Municipal (Municipal Market), also protected as a national monument, stands on the bank of the Rio Negro, between the Floating Quay and the Igarapé dos Educandos. With its iron framework, made in Gustave Eiffel's Paris workshop, and stained glass windows it is modeled on the old Halles in Paris.
Beaches
Beaches
The river beaches round Manaus should be visited between July and November, when the water level is low. The best known are the Praia da Ponta Negra (18km/11mi from the city on the Rio Negro) and the Praia do Tupé (1 hour from Manaus by boat), a nature reserve.
The river beaches round Manaus should be visited between July and November, when the water level is low. The best known are the Praia da Ponta Negra (18km/11mi from the city on the Rio Negro) and the Praia do Tupé (1 hour from Manaus by boat), a nature reserve.
Cathedral
Cathedral
São Sebastião
The Cathedral was built in 1875, the church of São Sebastião in 1859; the nave has paintings by Domenico de Angelis.
São Sebastião
The Cathedral was built in 1875, the church of São Sebastião in 1859; the nave has paintings by Domenico de Angelis.
Free Trade Zone
Free trade zone
In Manaus's free trade zone (zona franca) imported goods can be bought at favorable prices, though any purchases must be declared to customs at the airport or, for travelers sailing down the Amazon by boat, at Belém. Information about the type and quantity of goods which may be exported duty-free is displayed in notices at the airport.
In Manaus's free trade zone (zona franca) imported goods can be bought at favorable prices, though any purchases must be declared to customs at the airport or, for travelers sailing down the Amazon by boat, at Belém. Information about the type and quantity of goods which may be exported duty-free is displayed in notices at the airport.
Museum of Man of the North
Museu do Homem do Norte
The Museu do Homem do Norte (Museum of Man of the North), an ethnographic museum of northern Brazil has extensive collections of material on regional culture and folk traditions and a specialized bookshop. There are also rooms devoted to the display and sale of local craft products.
The Museu do Homem do Norte (Museum of Man of the North), an ethnographic museum of northern Brazil has extensive collections of material on regional culture and folk traditions and a specialized bookshop. There are also rooms devoted to the display and sale of local craft products.
Museum of the Indian
Museum of the Indian
The Museu do Indio has a collection of over 3000 objects illustrating the culture and way of life of Indian tribes which live, or lived, on the upper course of the Rio Negro. Here too Indian craft products are on sale; they may also be bought in the FUNAI shop opposite the Amazonas Hotel.
The Museu do Indio has a collection of over 3000 objects illustrating the culture and way of life of Indian tribes which live, or lived, on the upper course of the Rio Negro. Here too Indian craft products are on sale; they may also be bought in the FUNAI shop opposite the Amazonas Hotel.
Palácio Rio Negro
Palácio Rio Negro
The handsome Palácio Rio Negro, once the residence of a German rubber merchant named Waldemar Scholtz, is now the seat of the State Government of Amazonas.
The handsome Palácio Rio Negro, once the residence of a German rubber merchant named Waldemar Scholtz, is now the seat of the State Government of Amazonas.
Reservatório de Mocó
Reservatório de Mocó
The Reservatório de Mocó (Cotton Store: mocó is a species of cotton prized for its silky fibers) was the work of British builders (1899).
The Reservatório de Mocó (Cotton Store: mocó is a species of cotton prized for its silky fibers) was the work of British builders (1899).
Zoo
Manaus Zoo, 13km/8mi from the city on the Estrada da Ponta Grande, contains 300 animals of the Amazon region.
Manaus Surroundings
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Anavilhanas Islands
The Anavilhanas Islands are a collection of 400 little islands and islets that extend a distance of 90km. The Anavilhanas Nature Reserve showcases the Amazonian eco-system.
Encontro das Aguas
Encontro das Aguas
One sight which is a must for all visitors to Manaus is the very impressive Encontro das Aguas ("Meeting of the Waters"), some 20km/12.4mi south-east of the city. This is the spot where the dark-colored water of the Rio Negro joins the light brown muddy water of the Rio Solimões to form the Amazon.
One sight which is a must for all visitors to Manaus is the very impressive Encontro das Aguas ("Meeting of the Waters"), some 20km/12.4mi south-east of the city. This is the spot where the dark-colored water of the Rio Negro joins the light brown muddy water of the Rio Solimões to form the Amazon.
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Parque Ecológico do Janauary
The January Ecological Park, a boat ride away from Manaus, is an oasis of lush vegetation. Tourists have the opportunity to take motorboat excursions through the Park.
Boat Trips
Boat trips
A boat trip is the best way of seeing three different areas which are traversed by a complicated network of rivers, igarapés and lakes: the Rio Negro area, the Solimões area and, beyond the "Encontro das Aguas", the Amazon area. The best time for such a trip is between September and November, when the rivers and lakes are low; and this is also the best season for fishing for pirarucu, tambaqui and other local species. The trips last between two days and a week. Information from local tourist offices.
A boat trip is the best way of seeing three different areas which are traversed by a complicated network of rivers, igarapés and lakes: the Rio Negro area, the Solimões area and, beyond the "Encontro das Aguas", the Amazon area. The best time for such a trip is between September and November, when the rivers and lakes are low; and this is also the best season for fishing for pirarucu, tambaqui and other local species. The trips last between two days and a week. Information from local tourist offices.
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Parintins, Brazil
The town of Parintins on Tupinambarana Island is known for its annual folk festival held in June.
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Parque Nacional do Jaú
Parque Nacional do Jaú is the largest forest reserve in South America and home to numerous endangered species.
Primeval Forest
In the primeval forest
In recent years there have been increasing numbers of camps in the primeval forest and on the banks of rivers, where visitors can spend a few days
and become better acquainted with the fauna and flora of Amazonia. The camps are mostly near major tourist attractions (igarapés, lakes, nature reserves).
In recent years there have been increasing numbers of camps in the primeval forest and on the banks of rivers, where visitors can spend a few days
and become better acquainted with the fauna and flora of Amazonia. The camps are mostly near major tourist attractions (igarapés, lakes, nature reserves).
Cascatinha do Amor
Cascatinha
do Amor
1.5 hours from Manaus, on the Igarapé do Tarumã, is the Cascatinha do Amor, a waterfall whose water, deep gold in color, plunges down 6m/20ft on to white sand.
do Amor
1.5 hours from Manaus, on the Igarapé do Tarumã, is the Cascatinha do Amor, a waterfall whose water, deep gold in color, plunges down 6m/20ft on to white sand.
Refúgio do Maruaga
Refúgio do Maruaga
Presidente Figueiredo, north of Manaus, can be reached either by boat or on BR 174 (Manaus-Boa Vista), which runs through the territory of the Waimiri-Atroari Indians. In this area are a number of large caves with springs emerging at the entrance - a feature rare in Amazonia. The Refúgio do Maruaga, named after a warlike chief of the Waimiri-Atroari Indians, is reached by way of an unsurfaced road and a walk of 2km/1.3mi into the forest. The caves can be visited only with a local guide.
Presidente Figueiredo, north of Manaus, can be reached either by boat or on BR 174 (Manaus-Boa Vista), which runs through the territory of the Waimiri-Atroari Indians. In this area are a number of large caves with springs emerging at the entrance - a feature rare in Amazonia. The Refúgio do Maruaga, named after a warlike chief of the Waimiri-Atroari Indians, is reached by way of an unsurfaced road and a walk of 2km/1.3mi into the forest. The caves can be visited only with a local guide.
