7 Best Things to Do in Manaus, Manaus, Brazil

Are you heading to Manaus and are unsure what to do? I've covered my recommended things to do in Manaus in this article

Manaus is one of the most unique places to visit in Brazil. Expecting something much smaller, Manaus surprised me. I had wrongly had a vision of an underdeveloped South American city. Instead, this was a cosmopolitan city with a busy port, colonial houses and an opulent pink opera house - a sign of its once prosperous era.

Having spent 3 weeks in Manaus, I share my favourite things to see and do in this Amazonian capital.

Manaus is the capital city of the Amazonas in Brazil. With a population of 2.5 million inhabitants, this city is a major port for the Amazon and is located on the Rio Negro.

The Amazon rainforest is the largest in the world. Although half of this famous tropical rainforest is located in Brazil, it also extends to Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, Venezuela, as well as the smaller countries of British Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana.

From the late 19th century to the early 20th century, Manaus was a major producer of natural rubber, resulting in the creation of the port. Unfortunately, its rubber boom was short-lived, and the city faced a decline in the 1920s. Nowadays, Manaus is a major port and also an attraction for tourists (like me!) who want to experience life along the Amazon River. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).