Manaus
Brazil
- Safety rating
- 5.8/10
- Best time to visit
- The dry season from June to November is better for hiking and beaches, while the high-water season is ideal for boat exploration. It is hot and humid year-round.
- Population
- 2.3M
Overview
Deep in the Amazon rainforest, Manaus rose to fame during the rubber boom and retains opulent landmarks like its famous opera house. Today it is the main gateway for jungle expeditions and river journeys.
Top attractions
Tour the lavish Amazonas Opera House, see the Meeting of the Waters where two rivers run side by side, and venture into the rainforest on a lodge stay.
Getting around
The city is reached mainly by air or river, with taxis and buses in town. River boats are the lifeline for reaching jungle destinations.