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Manaus — Amazon (Manaus), Brazil
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🇧🇷 Brazil · South America

Amazon (Manaus)

River lodges, igapó forest trips and wildlife spotting from the Amazon's main city gateway.

Budget level
Mid-range
Best months
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Ideal stay
4–6 days
Best for
Nature, Adventure

Overview

River lodges, igapó forest trips and wildlife spotting from the Amazon's main city gateway. It is one of the places we suggest when planning a trip to Brazil.

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Why go to Amazon (Manaus)

  • A representative region stop on most Brazil itineraries
  • Fits the wider South America travel style

Budget

Amazon (Manaus) is mid-range by Brazil standards. Across Brazil, mid-range travellers typically spend about $80–$135 per person per day.

Country-level planning estimate, excluding flights. See the full Brazil budget breakdown.

Practical information

  • Lodges are booked as packages including transfers
  • Check current health and vaccination guidance before booking

When to go to Amazon (Manaus)

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Plan 4–6 days here. Highlighted months are the best fit for most travellers.

Getting around

  • Domestic flights are the practical way to cross regions — distances between the Northeast, Amazon and south are enormous
  • Long-distance coaches are extensive and comfortable for regional hops

Suggested itineraries

  • Rio, falls and Amazon

    14 days

    Three very different regions linked by domestic flights.

    Route: Rio de Janeiro → Iguaçu Falls → Amazon (Manaus)

  • Wildlife Brazil

    13 days

    Dry-season Pantanal plus rainforest and a city finish.

    Route: Pantanal → Amazon (Manaus) → São Paulo

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