Manaus, Brazil

See the Amazon while camping, kayaking, sppedboating, or tree-climbing/rappel/Tyrolean adventuring in a hands-on Amazon jungle experience.

"The Amazon is the world's largest tropical rain forest... The rivers of the Amazon Basin, in which a fifth of the world's fresh water flows, are 'roads' that lead to the heart of the jungle. The Lodges which accommodate you in the jungle offer comfort and security for hiking out to discover the boundless flora and fauna."

7 days starting in Manaus and ending in Belem... "During our voyage we’ll have the opportunity to meet and interact with a number of different tribes and communities that call the shores of the Amazon home."

Handcrafted items and souvenirs, a snack shop and Internet access.

"Priceline offers numerous flights to and from Manaus - Eduardo Gomes International Airport. Priceline searches thousands of airlines and flight schedules providing you convenient flight times to and from Manaus."

List of hotels showing the distance from the airport, rates and a link to the hotels themselves.

Cruise in deluxe and air-conditioned comfort on this Iberostar hotel ship based in Manaus.

Photos of Manaus and area.

BBC program about the languages of Brazil with a discussion of music.

Events, tourist information, maps, photos and information of interest.

"The Amazon Theater is one of the most important monuments left by the exhilarating rubber boom period. It was preserved as a national partimony in 1965, and will celebrate its centenary in 1996, in perfect condition after a thorough renovation that left it in its original colors and details."

From IgoUgo, reviewers comments about hotels, restaurants, activities, culture and nightlife.

Attractions, restuarants, bars and clubs plus travel information.

From Frommers: Introduction, hotels, restaurants, attractions, nightlife, shopping and deals.

"This 1.5 million city lies along the north bank of the Negro River, 11 miles (18 km) above its confluence with the Amazon (Solimões). It is located 900 miles (1,450 km) inland from the Atlantic coast in the heart of the Amazon rain forest."

"Travel Journals, Photos, Atlas, Maps, Time Zone and Reference Information"

"Situated on the banks of the Rio Negro (meaning Black River, because of the dark color of the water), Manaus is an important centre for ecological tourism. One of its most popular attractions is the Ponta Negra beach."

Cruise lines, departure dates, ports of call and cruise details for a variety of options.

"Manaus is a fascinating region of Brazil that is a must see for all nature enthusiasts. .. It is the Amazonas state capital, and a marvelous region to explore. You have likely never visited a city quite like Manaus. The Manao tribe named the city, which means Mother of the Gods."

Click on the Manaus link for information about the luxury Tropical Manaus hotel or the Tropical Manaus Business hotel in central Manaus.

Current and five day forecast for Manaus plus astronomical information from Weather Underground.