Getting ashore
Ships berth at the port on the Rio Negro, close to the city centre. Taxis wait at the port.
Watch-outs
Manaus is hot and humid. Use official taxis, and keep valuables close. Check the current safety advice before you travel.
Teatro Amazonas
The Teatro Amazonas is an opera house built in the rubber boom, with a striking dome and performances.
Meeting of Waters
The Encontro das Águas is where the dark Rio Negro meets the sandy Solimões river. Boat trips show the meeting of the two colours.
Amazon wildlife
Boat trips and lodges visit the forest, looking for pink dolphins, birds and monkeys.
Food & shopping
Amazonian food includes tambaqui fish, tacacá and açaí. Markets sell fruit, herbs and crafts.
Money & connectivity
The currency is the real. Cards are accepted in larger places, and cash is needed for markets.
Accessibility & mobility
The port and the centre are flat but the streets are uneven. Boat trips involve gangways. Ask your operator for accessible vehicles.