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Manaus, Brazil

Overview

Overview

This jungle capital sprang up during the great rubber boom of 1896. Its splendid opera house, the centerpiece of this "Paris of the Jungle" where wealthy rubber barons enjoyed performances of Verdi and Puccini, has been magnificently restored. Witness the "Meeting of the Waters" where massive dark and light rivers meet and run parallel for miles without blending. Sample shore excursion: The Meeting of the Waters: A Jungle Cruise; Manaus & the Teatro Amazonas Opera House.


South America/Panama Canal Cruise - Manaus, Brazil

Shore Excursions

Shore Excursions


 


A Cruise through the Amazon Rain Forest



Duration: Approximately 4½ Hours
Price : $$

 

You’ll take an approximately one-hour riverboat ride down the dark waters of the mysterious Rio Negro. Here you’ll see the huts of the ribeirinhos (river people) clustered on the riverbanks. The riverboat is equipped with restroom facilities, although these may be basic. Your Amazon River cruise takes you to Lake January. At a landing platform, board a motorized, ten-seater... more info




Amazon Ecopark: A Night in the Amazon Overnight Tour - Double



Duration: 2 days/1 night
Price : $$$$

   

Day 1
Amazon Ecopark Jungle Lodge is a scientific and educational property that also welcomes visitors. It was created by a private initiative in 1991, opening its doors to the public as an Ecotourism Lodge in 1995. Several streams of clear water run through the area and more than six miles of jungle trails including uncataloged species, natural savannahs and creeks enable you to explore the... more info




Amazon Ecopark: A Night in the Amazon Overnight Tour - Single



Duration: 2 days/1 night
Price : $$$$

   

Day 1
Amazon Ecopark Jungle Lodge is a scientific and educational property that also welcomes visitors. It was created by a private initiative in 1991, opening its doors to the public as an Ecotourism Lodge in 1995. Several streams of clear water run through the area and more than six miles of jungle trails including uncataloged species, natural savannahs and creeks enable you to explore the... more info




Flora & Fauna of Manaus



Duration: Approximately 4 Hours
Price : $$

 

Meet the inhabitants of the Amazon region with a visit to Bosque da Ciencia. This open-air museum is an Amazonian Research Station whose most famous project is the species revival of the Amazonian river manatee. Observe through a glass tank these strange creatures that are in danger of extinction. Part of the museum is in open-air with access through trails and elevated walkways. The other part... more info




Lake January & Alligators by Night



Duration: Approximately 3 Hours
Price : $$

 

Cross the Rio Negro by riverboat into Lake January, where you will board a covered canoe with an outboard motor and cruise through the dark and exciting jungle. At night is when the jungle really comes to life. Watch the shadows and listen to the mysterious sounds. Your guide will watch for alligators and, as he locates one, will jump into the water and catch it with his bare hands. You then wi... more info




Manaus & the Teatro Amazonas Opera House



Duration: Approximately 2½ Hours
Price : $$

 

Leave from the floating port of Manaus, designed to move with the river tide of the Rio Negro. You will pass the Customs House (prefabricated in Liverpool and shipped to Manaus a hundred years ago), the clock tower, the Cathedral and the Palacio Rio Negro--the private residence of a German rubber baron and later the Governor’s office. Visit the Palacio Rio Negro and its museum that depict... more info




Manaus Private Touring - Half Day (Car)



Duration: Approximately 4 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info




Manaus Private Touring - Half Day (Minivan)



Duration: Approximately 4 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info




Off the Beaten Track: Amazon Jungle Trek



Duration: Approximately 4 Hours
Price : $$$

 

Leave Manaus by regional riverboat, crossing the Rio Negro and heading into the jungle. Your native guide and bilingual guide tell you about life in the wild--how to obtain water and make fire, growing crops and hunting animals, how to get your bearings and how to hike easily in the jungle. You will learn about building shelters and traps, and some basic rules of jungle survival. more info




The Meeting of the Waters: A Jungle Cruise



Duration: Approximately 7 Hours
Price : $$$

   

Similar to the tour above, this cruise offers slightly more in-depth sightseeing. You will set off in a local riverboat from the pier of Manaus. You’ll head down the Rio Negro passing by the native houses built on stilts to accommodate the rivers tidal fluctuation. See the floating gas stations and the ice factory before reaching the confluence of the Rio Negro and the Rio Solimões. ... more info




The Pink Dolphins of Ariau: A Swim & Play Experience



Duration: 6½ Hours
Price : $$$$

   

On rare occasions, the word “unique” is an insufficient adjective, and meeting the pink dolphins of Ariau will certainly challenge your existing perception of our planet and its many wonders. This incredible adventure will provide dining-out stories for the rest of your life. You will travel to the river and meet the unusual dolphins that are endemic to this area--they are not just sli... more info





Weather

Weather

Temperatures shown are Fahrenheit
Month Temp Avg Temp High Temp Low Rainfall
Jan 79.0 86.9 73.6 10.24
Feb 78.8 86.7 73.6 11.35
Mar 79.0 87.1 73.8 12.34
Apr 79.3 87.3 73.9 11.81
May 79.3 87.4 73.9 10.09
Jun 79.5 87.8 73.4 4.47
Jul 79.7 88.3 72.9 3.44
Aug 80.6 90.7 73.4 2.28
Sep 81.5 91.2 74.3 3.28
Oct 81.7 91.0 74.7 4.95
Nov 81.1 89.8 74.7 7.2
Dec 80.1 88.3 74.3 8.54

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