Description:

Is a capital city of Amazonas state with a population of 1,5 million people. It is situated in the heart of the Amazon forest. The city developed rapidly thanks to the caoutchouc abundance, it became an important cultural centre in the north of Brazil and got a nickname “A Tropical Paris”. Its rich history is represented in multiple sights of Manaus, the most interesting of them are the Opera House Amazonas that is now a part of the Brazilian national heritage, the former government residence Palacio Rio Negro, the Justice Palace, the Municipal Market. A decrease in caoutchouc demand couldn’t help but influenced Manaus as the “caoutchouc capital”, the city’s development continued only in the middle 50s and made it one of the major country’s electronics producers. Manaus mainly attracts tourists thanks to its beautiful nature. Thousands of tourists come here each year to visit its numerous botanical and zoo gardens of the National Institute for Research in the Amazon (INPA), to walk along Ponta Negra, the river beach that is 13 km long and famous for its beautiful sand that makes a contrast to the dark river water. The must-see list of those interested in the city’s rich historic and cultural heritage may include: the Indian Museum, the Amazon Natural Science Museum, the Museum of Northern Man, the Port Museum.

Climate

Tropical monsoon. Temperature stays almost the same throughout a year, with average one being 26-27°C. It may exceed 32°C in summer and fall up to 22°C. It seldom goes lower than 23°C at nighttime. The period from November to May receives the heaviest snowfall, with minimum in winter months.

Transport

One can get to Manaus by plane. Those who fly from Europe need to use Fortaleza International Airport that is situated in the north-east of the country as the airport in Manaus hosts mainly local and American flights.