Manaus: walks, sightseeing, guide

Hello, I’m currently in Belém (Brazil) and I’m planning to take a boat to Manaus (I’ll first go to Santarém in 3 days). I’d love to get some info and contacts in Manaus for hiking, canoe trips, and more. Thanks a bunch!

Hi there, in Manaus itself, you’ve got the MUSA to visit, the GIGS zoo near Ponta Negra, and Ponta Negra itself. For excursions, I’d recommend heading to Presidente Figueiredo, about 2 hours from Manaus.

I’ll add that for canoe trips, you should head to Ponta Negra and go to the marina located past the beach—about a 20-minute walk. Once there, with a bit of luck, you might find someone who’ll rent you a canoe. There are several small *igarapés* (jungle rivers) where you can go exploring. And just in case, clothes and especially hammocks are really cheap in Manaus. For hotels, I recommend Hotel 10 de Julho (Rua 10 de Julho), right next to the opera house. It’s a great value for money and very well located. If you want to see a performance at the Manaus Opera House, when I lived there—though that was a while ago—there were free public performances every Friday from 6 PM to 7 PM. Maybe that’s still the case!

Hi,

When you say "clothes are cheap," would I be able to buy long, breathable clothes like the ones recommended for humid areas in the Amazon?

And for mosquito repellent, can I find some in Manaus?

Thanks in advance. Texey32

Yeah, you can find repellent everywhere—go for the Off brand, it works well. For clothes, no, I’m talking about clothes in general. Those "technical" clothes you mentioned… personally, I’ve never worn them. The essentials are a swimsuit, some repellent, and boots (though that depends on where you're going). Having lived in this area for nearly a year, the basic outfit is shorts, flip-flops, and a t-shirt… and, oh, a clothesline—super handy.

hi,

when you say "clothes are cheap," could I buy long, breathable-type clothes like it’s recommended to wear in the humid areas of the Amazon?

Don’t worry—you can find everything you need in big Brazilian cities, as Djack mentioned. But if you’re planning a boat trip, make sure to check whether you need to bring your own hammock or not.