📍 Destination Overview
Manaus, capital of Brazil's Amazonas state, is the gateway to the Amazon rainforest, on the north bank where the Rio Negro and Solimoes meet. Boomed on the 19th-century rubber trade, it keeps the ornate Amazon Theatre. Visitors sail to the 'Meeting of the Waters', visit river villages and jungle lodges, and join bird-watching, night walks and jungle treks.
📍 Location
Amazonas, northern Brazil, on the Rio Negro
🗓️ Best season
Jun-Nov dry season suits jungle trips
🕐 Time difference
12 hours behind Beijing
💰 Currency / Language
Brazilian real (BRL) / Portuguese
✈️ Transport
Manaus is the Amazon air hub; the city is compact for walking/taxis
🗓️ Suggested stay
2-3 days
☀️ Best Time to Visit & Climate
☀️ Dry season (Jun–Nov)
Lower water and dry trails make this best for the jungle.
🌧️ Wet season (Dec–May)
High water eases boat trips into the flooded forest.
January
🌧️
30°/24°
February
🌧️
30°/24°
March
🌧️
30°/24°
April
🌧️
30°/24°
May
🌧️
30°/24°
June
🌤️
30°/23°
Best
July
🌤️
31°/23°
Best
August
☀️
31°/23°
Best
September
☀️
32°/24°
Best
October
☀️
32°/24°
Best
November
🌤️
31°/24°
Best
December
🌧️
30°/24°
🎯 Manaus Experiences
Piranha fishing
Cast for piranhas on still tributaries — a jungle classic.
Night jungle walk
Strap on a headlamp to meet amphibians and nightlife creatures.
Dolphin spotting
Search the river for playful pink river dolphins.
Manaus is best in the June–November dry season for jungle trails; the wet season still suits flooded-forest boating.
📰 Travel Guides
More Guides →🚌 Transport & Stays
City Transport
Fly
Manaus airport links São Paulo, Rio and beyond.
Boat & speedboat
Cruises and boats ply the river to lodges and sites.
Car & taxi
Taxis and jeeps cover shorter city sights.
Recommended Stay Areas
City centre
Convenient smart hotels for logistics and dining.
Jungle lodges
Immersion in the forest with meals and tours included.
Free Consultation
Plan your Manaus escape
Admire the opera house and meeting waters, then two days in a jungle lodge — trekking, fishing and dolphins in the Amazon.