Gateway to the Amazon and a grand opera house
Manaus
Manaus · Opera house in the heart of the Amazon
Deep in the rainforest, Manaus boomed on rubber wealth and left behind a lavish opera house amid the jungle. Today it is the launchpad for Amazon lodges, river journeys and the striking Meeting of the Waters.
Top sightsSights
Amazon Theatre
A belle-epoque opera house from the rubber boom.
Meeting of the Waters
Where dark and sandy rivers flow side by side unmixed.
Amazon jungle lodges
Overnight trips for wildlife and canoeing.
Mercado Adolpho Lisboa
An art-nouveau riverside market hall.
Anavilhanas
A vast river archipelago upstream.
What to eatFood
Tacaca
A tangy Amazonian soup with jambu and shrimp.
Tambaqui
A large Amazon fish grilled over coals.
Acai
The purple Amazon berry, eaten savory here.
Good to know
- Book a jungle lodge for at least two nights for wildlife.
- The dry season (Jun-Nov) is best for hiking, wet for canoeing.
- Bring insect repellent and long sleeves.
Getting there
Manaus Airport (MAO) connects the isolated city by air; most travel onward is by riverboat.
Next city
Brasília