Manaus
Occupying a lush forest plot within the city, Bosque da Ci锚ncia (aka INPA, for the research institution that runs it) has enclosures for rescued manatees, giant otters and more. There are many smaller animals simply roaming around, such as squirrel monkeys, sloths and anteaters.
To get there from Pra莽a da Matriz, the 810 鈥楨special鈥 minibus (R$4) stops right outside the gates, while bus 519 (R$3) stops a half-block away. A taxi costs R$45.
6.91 MILES
Spanning over 100 sq km, this 'garden' is actually the world鈥檚 largest urban forest. There's a network of five short trails (guides and closed shoes鈥
3.4 MILES
This gorgeous theater was built at the height of the rubber boom, using European designers, decorators and even raw materials. The original driveway was鈥
6.61 MILES
Just beyond Manaus, the warm dark Rio Negro pours into the cool creamy Rio Solim玫es, but because of differences in temperature, speed and density, their鈥
9.15 MILES
As close as you'll get to experiencing a real Amazonian ecosystem on a half-day trip from Manaus, this 9000-acre park has flooded forests, giant water鈥
11.18 MILES
Manaus鈥 best beach has fine white sand and tea-colored water, and can be coupled with a visit to the Museu do Seringal for a nice city escape. Like all鈥
Mercado Municipal Adolfo Lisboa
3.91 MILES
Manaus' historic city market was inaugurated in 1882, a downscaled replica of Paris' famed Les Halles market. Safe and bustling, the central building has鈥
Museu do Seringal Vila Para铆so
14.23 MILES
Located on the grounds of a former rubber-baron estate, this museum includes tours of the historic townhouse, a replica rubber-tapper shack and smokehouse鈥
3.55 MILES
The 鈥業mage and Sound鈥 center at this handsome cultural complex has a huge collection of films, including century-old documentaries by Portuguese filmmaker鈥
1. Centro Cultural dos Povos da Amaz么nia
2.56 MILES
At the heart of this massive cultural complex is the excellent Museu do Homem do Norte (Museum of Northern Man), which contains an incredible array of鈥
3.22 MILES
Housed in a converted mansion, the Museu Amaz么nico has a small but excellent collection of indigenous items and artifacts from around the Amazon, many鈥
3. Centro Cultural Pal谩cio Rio Negro
3.35 MILES
The former home of eccentric German rubber baron Waldemar Scholz, the Centro Cultural Pal谩cio Rio Negro was built in the early 1900s and served for many鈥
3.4 MILES
This gorgeous theater was built at the height of the rubber boom, using European designers, decorators and even raw materials. The original driveway was鈥
3.55 MILES
The 鈥業mage and Sound鈥 center at this handsome cultural complex has a huge collection of films, including century-old documentaries by Portuguese filmmaker鈥
6. Centro Cultural Usina Chamin茅
3.57 MILES
Also known as the Museu dos Cinco Sentidos (Museum of the Five Senses), this innovative museum uses the five senses to evoke and illustrate indigenous and鈥
7. Catedral Metropolitana de Manaus
3.73 MILES
Manaus' main cathedral has twin bell towers and a warm yellow interior. It makes for a welcome respite from the busy streets just outside.
8. Mercado Municipal Adolfo Lisboa
3.91 MILES
Manaus' historic city market was inaugurated in 1882, a downscaled replica of Paris' famed Les Halles market. Safe and bustling, the central building has鈥