Manaus, Amazonas
Downtown Manaus in the afternoon
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Location in Brazil
Country	Brazil
Region	North
State	Amazonas
Founded	1669
Government
- Mayor	Serafim Corrêa (PSB)
Area
- Total	11,401 km² (4,402 sq mi)
Elevation	92 m (302 ft)
Population (2005)
- Total	1,644,690
- Density	144. |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld Brazil is currently divided into five Regions (also called Macroregions by the Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatistica ( IBGE) The North Region of Brazil was the last region to be given importance by the Brazilian government already when it was independent from Portugal. The Federative Republic of Brazil is a union of twenty-six estados ("states" singular estado) and formed by the states and one district the Distrito Amazonas (amaˈzonas is a state of Brazil, located in the northern part of the country A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. To help compare different Orders of magnitude and geographical regions we list here areas between 100 km² and 1000 km² The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 2/km² (19,611/sq mi)
Time zone	AST (UTC-4)
- Summer (DST)	DST no longer used (UTC-4)
Website: Manaus, Amazonas

Manaus is a city in the northern part of Brazil and capital of Amazonas State. The Atlantic Standard Time Zone (AST is a geographical region that keeps time by subtracting four hours from either Coordinated Universal Time ( UTC) or Greenwich Mean Time ( UTC−4 is the Time offset used in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone in Canada in winter and the North American Eastern Time Zone during Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−4 is the Time offset used in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone in Canada in winter and the North American Eastern Time Zone during |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld Amazonas (amaˈzonas is a state of Brazil, located in the northern part of the country Located on the Rio Negro near its confluence with the Rio Solimões (also known as the Amazon River), it is the chief port and a hub for the region's extensive river system. For other uses see Rio Negro (disambiguation Rio Negro ( Portuguese: Rio Negro, Spanish: Río Negro The Amazon River (Rio Amazonas Río Amazonas of South America is the largest river in the world by volume with a total river flow greater than the next top ten largest rivers It is also a common point of departure for tourists visiting the rest of the Amazon region.

Contents 1 Geography 1.1 Climate 1.2 Vegetation 2 Economy 3 Sites and attractions 4 Facts about Manaus 5 Education 5.1 Educational institutions 6 Infrastructure 6.1 International Airport 6.2 Highways 6.3 Main access roads 7 Neighborhoods 8 Events 9 Attractions 10 Sports 11 References 12 External links

Geography

Climate chart for Manaus
J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
201   30 23	188   30 23	191   30 23	211   30 24	158   31 23	118   31 23	40   31 23	39   32 23	60   33 24	63   33 23	106   32 23	130   31 24
temperatures in °C • precipitation totals in mm source: MSN Weather
Imperial conversion J F M A M J J A S O N D     7. 9   86 73     7. 4   86 73     7. 5   86 73     8. 3   86 75     6. 2   88 73     4. 6   88 73     1. 6   88 73     1. 5   90 73     2. 4   91 75     2. 5   91 73     4. 2   90 73     5. 1   88 75 temperatures in °F • precipitation totals in inches

Climate

An equatorial climate is a type of tropical climate in which there is no dry season – all months have mean precipitation values of at least 60mm. An equatorial climate is a type of Tropical climate in which there is no Dry season – all months have mean Precipitation values of at least 60 mm A tropical climate is a kind of Climate typical in the Tropics. The dry season is a term commonly used when describing the weather in the Tropics. The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International It is usually found at latitudes within five degrees of the equator – which are dominated by the Intertropical Convergence Zone. Latitude, usually denoted symbolically by the Greek letter phi ( Φ) gives the location of a place on Earth (or other planetary body north or south of the The equator (sometimes referred to colloquially as "the Line") is the intersection of the Earth 's surface with the plane perpendicular to the The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ, also known as the Intertropical Front, Monsoon trough, Doldrums or the Equatorial The equatorial climate is denoted Af in the Köppen climate classification. The Köppen climate classification is one of the most widely used climate classification systems It was developed by Wladimir Köppen, a German climatologist Tropical rainforest is the natural vegetation in equatorial regions. Tropical rainforests are generally found near the Equator. They are common in Asia, Australia, Africa, South America, Central Although Manaus meets the technical requirements for "Am", or monsoon rainforest, in the Köppen climate classification, Neotropical areas are not usually referred to as monsoon rainforest. The Köppen climate classification is one of the most widely used climate classification systems It was developed by Wladimir Köppen, a German climatologist

Vegetation

The Amazon represents over half of the planet's remaining rainforests and comprises the largest and most species-rich tract of tropical rainforest in the world. Rainforests are Forests characterized by high Rainfall with definitions setting minimum normal annual rainfall between 1750–2000 mm (68-78 inches Tropical rainforests are generally found near the Equator. They are common in Asia, Australia, Africa, South America, Central "The world " is a proper noun for the planet Earth envisioned from an Anthropocentric or Human Worldview, as a place Wet tropical forests are the most species-rich biome, and tropical forests in the Americas are consistently more species rich than the wet forests in Africa and Asia. A biome is a climatically and geographically defined area of ecologically similar climatic conditions such as communities of Plants Animals and The Americas are the lands of the Western hemisphere or New World, consisting of the Continents of North America and South America ^[1] As the largest tract of tropical rainforest in the Americas, the Amazonian rainforests have unparalleled biodiversity. Biodiversity is the variation of Life forms within a given Ecosystem, Biome or for the entire Earth. More than 1/3 of all species in the world live in the Amazon Rainforest. ^[2]

Economy

Although the main industry of Manaus through much of the 20th century was rubber, its importance has declined. Given its location, timber and Brazil-nuts make up important trades, as do petroleum refining, soap manufacturing, and chemical industries. The Brazil nut ( Bertholletia excelsa) is a South American Tree in the family Lecythidaceae, and also the name of the tree's commercially Over the last decades, a system of federal investments and tax incentives have turned the surrounding region into a major industrial center (the Zona Franca of Manaus).

The mobile phone companies Nokia, Sagem, Gradiente and BenQ-Siemens run mobile phone manufacturing plants in Manaus. Nokia Corporation (pronunciation /'nɔkiɑ/),,) is a Finnish multinational Communications Corporation, headquartered SAGEM ( Société d’Applications Générales de l’Électricité et de la Mécanique, translated to Company of General Applications of Electricity and Mechanics Gradiente is a Brazilian Consumer electronics company based in São Paulo. BenQ-Siemens is the mobile communications subsidiary of Taiwanese BenQ Corp. Also, many other major electronics manufacturers such as Samsung, Sony and LG have plants there. Samsung Electronics (SEC Hangul:삼성전자,,,) is the world's largest Consumer electronics company headquartered in Seocho Samsung Town in is a multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Minato Tokyo, Japan, and one of the world's largest Media conglomerates with Plastic lens manufacturer Essilor also has a plant here. Essilor International SA ( is a French company producing primarily ophthalmic lenses along with ophthalmic Optical equipment

The GDP for the city was R$ 27,214,213,000 (2005). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. ^[3]

The per capita income for the city was R$ 16,547 (2005). Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. ^[4]

Sites and attractions

Manaus is a cosmopolitan city, and, because of its location next to the Amazon rain forest, it attracts a substantial number of Brazilian and foreign tourists, who can find plenty of boat and land trips into the surrounding jungle. The Amazon Rainforest (Brazilian Portuguese: Floresta Amazônica or Amazônia; Spanish: Selva Amazónica or Amazonía A great diversity of wildlife can be found even in the surroundings of Manaus. It is also home to one of the most endangered primates in Brazil, the Pied tamarin. The Pied Tamarin ( Saguinus bicolor) is a critically endangered Primate species found in a restricted area in the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest

Tour boats leave Manaus to see the Meeting of the Waters, where the black waters of the Negro River meet the brown waters of the Solimoes River, flowing side by side without mixing for about 9 km. Visitors can also explore river banks and "igarapes", swim and canoe in placid lakes or simply walk in the lush forest. A canoe is a small narrow Boat, typically human-powered though it may also be powered by sails or small electric or gas motors A forest is an area with a high density of Trees There are many definitions of a forest based on various criteria The most adventurous may even choose to spend a night or two in the jungle in close contact with nature. Night or nighttime is the period of Time when the Sun is below the Horizon. Nature, in the broadest sense is equivalent to the natural world, physical universe, material world or material universe. There are many hotels in the jungle with the comfort to enjoy the nature. A hotel is an establishment that provides paid lodging usually on a short-term basis Nature, in the broadest sense is equivalent to the natural world, physical universe, material world or material universe.

The Teatro Amazonas, an opera house built in 1896, is a notable landmark of Manaus, reflecting the massive wealth of the turn of the century rubber boom. The Amazon Theatre ( Teatro Amazonas) is an Opera house located in the heart of Manaus, inside the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil An opera house is a theater building used for Opera performances that consists of a stage an orchestra pit audience seating and backstage facilities for costumes Year 1896 ( MDCCCXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year The theatre was prominently featured in Werner Herzog's 1982 film Fitzcarraldo. Werner Herzog (born Werner H Stipetić; September 5 1942 is a German Film director, Screenwriter, actor and Opera director Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Fitzcarraldo is a 1982 film written and directed by Werner Herzog and starring Klaus Kinski as the title character The exuberant interior of this 1896 opera house, completed after 15 years, contains crystal chandeliers, wrought-iron banisters, and Italian frescoes, as well as a museum.

About 18 km from downtown is Ponta Negra beach, a neighbourhood that has a beachfront and popular nightlife area. A luxurious hotel is located at the west end of Ponta Negra; its small but very interesting zoo and orchid greenhouse as well as preserved woods and beach are open for public visits.

The CIGS Zoo (military zoo for rescued animals), which doubles as an army training center, also is located in the neighbourhood and houses a few hundred endemic and native amazonian species of mammals, reptiles, and birds.

The Mercado Adolpho Lisboa, founded in 1882, is the city's oldest marketplace, trading in fruit, vegetables, and especially fish. Mercado Adolpho Lisboa also called Mercado Municipal, is a central marketplace of Manaus located between Rua dos Barés and Avenida Lourenço da Silva Braga on the shore It's a copy of the Les Halles market of Paris. Other interesting historical sites include the customs building, of mixed styles and medieval inspiration; the Rio Negro Palace cultural center; and the Justice Palace, right next to the Amazonas Opera House.

Manaus has also many large parks with native forest preservation areas, such as the Bosque da Ciência and Parque do Mindú. The largest urban forest in the world is located within Federal University of Amazonas [1], which was founded in January 17, 1909 and is the oldest federal university of Brazil. The Federal University of Amazonas ( Portuguese: Universidade Federal do Amazonas or UFAM) is a Public university located in Manaus

The city has a busy cultural calendar throughout the year, including the Opera, Theater, Jazz and Cinema festivals, as well as Boi Manaus (usually held around Manaus' anniversary on the 24th of October), which is a great celebration of Northern Brazilian culture through Boi-Bumbá music.

Much of Fitzcarraldo was shot in or near Manaus. Fitzcarraldo is a 1982 film written and directed by Werner Herzog and starring Klaus Kinski as the title character

Facts about Manaus

• Manaus timezone is (UTC – 4). However, being close to the equator, Manaus does not observe daylight saving time. Daylight saving time ( DST
• Roughly two thirds (60%) of the population of the Brazilian state of Amazonas (estimated population, 2. Amazonas (amaˈzonas is a state of Brazil, located in the northern part of the country 8 million) live in Manaus or in the greater metropolitan area.
• It is warm all year round, with a wet season in the winter months. Temperatures are generally around 30° – 36°C (86° – 97°F).
• Manaus hosts the world's largest samba festival every October, with over 18 bands and more than 100,000 guests.

Education

Educational institutions

Universites, Coleges and superior education institutions:

• Federal University of Amazonas - Universidade Federal do Amazonas
• University of the State of Amazonas - Universidade do Estado do Amazonas
• Federal Center of Technological Education - Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica
• Centro Universitário do Norte - UNINORTE
• Luteran University of Brazil - Universidade Luterana do Brasil
• Centro de Educação Integrada Martha Falcão
• Centro de Ensino Superior Nilton Lins
• Centro Universitário de Educação Superior do Amazonas - CIESA
• Escola Superior Batista do Amazonas
• Faculdade Boas Novas
• Faculdade Metropolitana de Manaus
• Universidade Paulista

Infrastructure

International Airport

Eduardo Gomes International Airport is like a small city in full development. Eduardo Gomes International Airport, is located in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. Responsible for employing roughly 3,300 people, among employees of Infraero, public organs, concession holders, airlines and auxiliary services, it has fully modern infrastructure. Infraero is a Brazilian Government corporation created in 1970 and responsible for administering the main Brazilian commercial airports The airport has two passenger terminals, one for scheduled flights and the other for regional aviation. It also has three cargo terminals: Terminal I was opened in 1976, Terminal II in 1980 and Terminal III in 2004. Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Passenger Terminal I has six boarding bridges, five of them fixed and one mobile, along with three boarding lounges for domestic flights and one for international connections, six domestic and two international gate holding rooms, 30 check-in counters, parking for 424 cars and security booths scattered throughout the complex. The airport concourse offers a variety of services and products. There are branches of Banco do Brasil and Banco Real; ATMs of Banco do Brasil, Banco Itaú, Banco Bradesco and Banco 24 horas; shops selling handcrafts and imported liquors; a drugstore; candy store; shops selling clothing, footwear and accessories; a perfume store; a shop specializing in chocolates; snack bars; a café; car rental agencies; a currency exchange; diaper-changing room; tourism shops; a sport fishing operator; tobacco shop; ice cream parlor; trade point; taxi stands; and a cellular telephone shop. There is a beer garden and restaurant on the panoramic level. The scheduled airlines operating from Terminal I are: Varig, Vasp, Gol, Nordeste and COPA. Eduardo Gomes International Airport is Brazil’s third largest in freight movement, handling the import and export demand from the Manaus Industrial Complex. For this reason, Infraero invested in construction of the third cargo terminal, opened on December 14, 2004. Infraero is a Brazilian Government corporation created in 1970 and responsible for administering the main Brazilian commercial airports "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "

Highways

There are two federal highways connecting the city to the rest of the country. There is a paved road going North (BR-174) connecting Manaus to Boa Vista, capital of the State of Roraima, and to Venezuela. Boa Vista is the capital of the Brazilian state of Roraima. Situated on the western bank of the River Branco 220 km (136 mi from Brazil's border with Venezuela Roraima (ʁoˈrajma or) is the northernmost and least populated state of Brazil, located in the Amazon region Venezuela (ˌvɛnəˈzweɪlə) officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (Spanish República Bolivariana de Venezuela) is a country on the The BR-319 goes South connecting Manaus to Porto Velho, Rondônia.

Main access roads

• From Boa Vista to Manaus: BR-174
• From Brasília to Belém: Belém-Brasília Highway (BR-153, BR-226 and BR-010)

Neighborhoods

A

• Acariquara
• Adrianópolis
• Ajuricaba
• Aleixo
• Amercromby
• Américo Medeiros
• Aparecida
• Armando Mendes
• Amazonino Mendes

B

• Bairro da Paz
• Bairro da União
• Bairro Novo
• Bela Vista
• Betânia
• Belvedere
• Belo Horizonte
• Ben Hur
• Braga Mendes

C

• Cachoeirinha
• Campos Elíseos
• Campos Sales
• Castanheira
• Ceasa
• Centro
• Chapada
• Cidade Nova
• Cidade de Deus
• Colônia Antônio Aleixo
• Colônia Oliveira Machado
• Colônia Santo Antonio
• Colônia Terra Nova
• Colina do Aleixo
• Compensa
• Conjunto 31 de março
• Coroado
• Crespo

D

• Dom Pedro I
• Dom Pedro II
• Déborah
• Distrito Industrial
• Duque de Caxias

E

• Educandos
• Eldorado

F

• Flamanal
• Flores
• Florestal
• Franceses
• Fortaleza

G

• Galiléia
• Gilberto Metrinho
• Glória
• Grande Vitória

I

• Inuyashaa
• Isicis

H

• Hiléia

J

• Japiim
• Japiinlândia
• Jardins
• Jardim América
• Jardim Belém
• Jardim Curitiba
• Jardim Fortaleza
• Jardim Independente
• Jardim Manaus
• Jardim Paulista
• Jardim Porto Alegre
• Jardim Versalles
• João Paulo
• Jorge Teixeira
• Jornalistas
• José Bonifácio

K

• Kíssia

L

• Lagoa Verde
• Lírio do Vale

M

• Manôa
• Mauazinho
• Monte das Oliveiras
• Monte Pascoal
• Monte Sião
• Monte Sinai
• Morada do Sol
• Morro da Liberdade
• Mundo Novo

N

• Nossa Senhora das Graças
• Nossa Senhora de Fátima
• Nossa Senhora do Perpétuo Soccoro
• Nova Betânia
• Nova Canaã
• Nova Cidade
• Nova Conquista
• Nova Esperança
• Nova Floresta
• Nova República
• Nova Vitória
• Novo Aleixo
• Novo Israel
• Novo Reino

O

• Oswaldo Américo
• Oswaldo Frota
• Ouro Verde

P

• Parque 10 de Novembro
• Parque das Laranjeiras
• Parque das Nações
• Parque Riachuelo
• Parque São Pedro
• Praça 14 de Janeiro
• Petrópolis
• Planalto
• Ponta Negra
• Presidente Vargas

R

• Raiz
• Redenção
• Renato Souza Pinto
• Riacho Doce
• Ribeiro Júnior

S

• Santa Etelvina
• Santa Inês
• Santa Luzia
• Santo Agostinho
• Santo Antônio
• São Raimundo
• Santos Dumont
• São Francisco
• São Geraldo
• São Jorge
• São José
• São Lázaro
• São Lucas
• São Paulo
• Sol Nascente

T

• Tancredo Neves
• Tarumã
• Tiradentes
• Tropical

U

• União da Vitória

V

• Valparaíso
• Vale do Sinai
• Vieiralves
• Vila Amazonas
• Vila Buritis
• Vila da Prata
• Vila Marinho
• Vila Real

Z

• Zumbi dos Palmares

Events

• February – Amazonas Carnival – samba schools parade at the ‘sambodromo’ in the Convention Center
• May – Ponta Negra’s Music Festival
• June – Amazonas Folklore Festival
• June 29 – São Pedro Fluvial Procession
• September 5 - The elevetion of Amazonas a Brazilian province category
• October 24 – Anniversary of Manaus
• December 31 – Ponta Negra’s New Year’s Eve Party

Attractions

Amazonas Theater It is the greatest symbol of Manaus’ economic peak. It has 700 seats and was constructed with bricks brought over from Europe, French glass and Italian marble. Several important opera and theater companies, as well as international orchestras, have already performed there.

Ponta Negra Cultural, Sport and Leisure Park Ponta Negra beach, located 13 km from downtown Manaus, is one of the city’s most important tourist attractions. The complex has beach volleyball courts, cycle way, a belvedere, playground, a medical center and a large sidewalk with bars, restaurants and snack bars. The sunset seen is extraordinary. It also has a modern amphitheater with capacity for 15 thousand people, dressing room, and all the infrastructure for shows, where many popular spectacles are constantly being held.

Public Swimming Areas The Tarumã, Tarumãzinho and Cachoeira das Almas bayous (branches of rivers), located near the city, are places of leisure for the population on weekends. Manaus has several public swimming areas that are being remodeled and urbanized lately. There are also many private clubs that can be visited.

Beaches and Ecological Parks For outings to beaches and parks situated near the city, it is often necessary to use boats. The beaches are formed right after the river water level starts dropping, which lasts from August to November. Starting in December, as the river rises, the waters invade the sand and the woods on the banks.

Paricatuba Waterfall This waterfall, located on the right bank of the Negro River, along a small tributary, is formed by sedimentary rocks, surrounded by abundant vegetation. Access is by boat. The best time to visit is from August to February.

Love Cascade This cascade, located in the Guedes bayou, with cold and crystal clear water, is accessible only by boat and, then, hiking through the Forest.

Tupé Beach Approximately 34 km from Manaus, this beach is well frequented by bathers on holidays and weekends. It is accessible only by boat. When the Negro River waters rise, the beach is restricted to a 20 m width and when they recede, it can reach 80m.

Moon Beach It is located on the left bank of the Negro River, 23 km from Manaus. It is accessed only by boat. The beach is shaped like a crescent moon and has rare vegetation of natural beauty, with a great stretch of sand and clear, cold water.

Lion Waterfall Located on km 34 of the AM 010 highway (Manaus-Itacoatiara), this is a pleasant place to spend the day. Bathing in the waterfall is allowed. The water is clear and very cold.

Anavilhanas Approximately 100 km above Manaus, near the Township of Novo Airão, on the Negro River, there is Anavilhanas, the world’s largest archipelago of fluvial islands. There are about 400 islands covered with native forest, forming a real natural labyrinth. During the dry season, the receding waters reveal several white sand beaches and interesting natural formations of roots and trunks.

Meeting of the Rivers This natural phenomenon is caused by the confluence of the Negro River’s dark water and the Solimões River’s muddy brown water that come together to form the Amazonas River. For 6 km, both rivers waters run side by side, without mixing. This phenomenon is caused by the great difference between the water temperatures and current speeds. The Negro River flows approximately 2km/h at 28°C, while the Solimões River flows 4 to 6 km/h at 22°C.

Adolpho Ducke Botanical Garden The Adolpho Ducke Botanical Garden, inside a 100 km2 ecological reserve, is the world’s largest, with a huge number of plant and animal species.

Municipal Park of Mindú It is located in an urban area, in the November 10 Park district. It was created in 1992 to be an area of ecological interest. It covers an area of 330. 000 m2 (33 ha) of forest remaining from the Township, used for scientific, educational, cultural and tourist activities. It is one of the last habitats for the sauim-de-coleira, a species of monkey that only exists in the Manaus region and is threatened with extinction. It is possible to walk safely through four distinct ecosystems in the park: land covered by secondary growth, firm ground brush, sandbanks and degraded areas that were illegally cleared in 1989. The Park also has a Library, with an information center on the environment connected to the Internet. It also has a parking area, amphitheater for 600 people, gardens planted with medical and aromatic herbs, orchid nursery, above ground trail and signs aiming to develop environmental education programs.

The Science Grove [2] The Grove is located in the INPA’s – Amazonas National Institute for Research – area. A visit to the grove provides better knowledge of the Amazonas environment, while it permits pleasant moments walking through its trails and paths. The Grove’s main attractions are: otter vivarium, manatee hatchery, bee hives, Science House, educational trails, alligator’s vivarium, botanical garden, above ground trail, free fauna, orchid nursery and bromeliad nursery.

Zoo The zoo is open to the public. It is managed by the Brazilian Army and has approximately 300 species of animals from Amazonas fauna, including monkeys, wildcats, otters, snakes, alligators, macaws, tapir, and turtles.

Tropical Manaus Eco Resort It is Brazil’s most luxurious hotel, located in the heart of the Amazon Forest, on the banks of the Negro River. It has 588 apartments and the largest complex of hotel, events, sports, and tourism and leisure services. It is only 10 km from the Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes International Airport and 16 km from downtown Manaus.

Cruises - Iberostar Gran Amazon A luxurious boat, with capacity for 150 people, will take tourists on a cruise over the Negro and Amazon Rivers, offering comfort and the excellent Iberostar service. The trip starts in Manaus, stopping at several locations in the Amazon jungle to take tourists on small boat excursions that will explore the thick native vegetation. Ideal for those who like adventure, but want the comfort of a five star hotel.

Sports

Manaus is one of the 18 remaining candidates to host games of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, for which Brazil is the only South American bidder. The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be the 20th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld South America is a Continent of the Americas, situated entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a

References

External links

• The Best from Manaus (in Portuguese).
• Manaus Official Site (in Portuguese).
• Globo Site Manaus Online – portal for Manaus (in Portuguese).
• Historic Teatro Amazonas.
• National Institute of Amazonian Research website (in Portuguese and English).
• Federal University of Amazonas website (in Portuguese).
• Manaus travel guide from Wikitravel

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