Manaus historic centre

Manaus & the Amazon, Brazil

One of the highlights of the region, the urban gateway point to the surrounding Amazon rainforest.

Places in Manaus historic centre

Manaus historic centre restaurants Restaurants in the city serving as one of the region's key highlights.
Manaus historic centre bars Bars in the historic riverside city.

Best time to visit: June to November (dry season) for easier jungle trekking, though river levels are higher and wildlife viewing along waterways is best from December to May.
Getting around: Manaus is reached by air, with jungle lodges ranging from easily accessible day-trip distance to very remote multi-hour boat transfers deeper into the rainforest.
Currency: Brazilian Real (R$)
Language: Portuguese. English is limited outside tourism.
Timezone: BRT (UTC-3)
Current trends: Manaus continues to serve as the primary gateway to Amazon jungle lodge tourism, with packages ranging from budget dormitory stays to remote luxury lodges like Amazon Ecopark, and the Meeting of the Waters phenomenon, where the Rio Negro and Amazon River flow side by side without mixing, remaining the region's signature natural spectacle alongside the historic centre and Anavilhanas Archipelago.

Anavilhanas Archipelago — A scenic archipelago and one of the region's key highlights.
Jungle lodge district — Home to lodges ranging from easily accessible options near Manaus to very remote deep-jungle properties.