Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Amazon Excursions from Manaus
Manaus is well located as a base from which to explore
the rainforest. The main destinations include the Rio
Negro, Lago Mamori, Rio Juma, Lago Manaquiri,
Presidente Figueiredo, and, farther west, the splendid
reserve at Mamirauá. Operators run tours, offering
everything from basic accommodation to four- or five-
star luxury lodges and boats. It is good to have at least
half a day out of Manaus for a reasonable chance at
seeing a wide range of tropical birds and mammal wild-
life such as agoutis, monkeys, deer, or wild boar.
where the waterfall gushes
out of a hole in the rocks.
The waterfalls
Cachoeira
Iracema
,
Pedra da Lua Branca
,
and
Natal
are on the
Rio
Urubuí
and only accessible
by boat. The
Caverna Araras
is on a trail bordering the Rio
Urubuí. Another attractive
cave is
Caverna Maruaga
,
which has a a shallow river
running over its floor.
Permission for the caves has
to be obtained from the tourist
information office in Manaus.
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Rio Negro & Ilhas de
Anavilhanas
60 miles (90 km) NW of Manaus.
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Amazonastur, Rua Saldanha
Marinho 321, (092) 2123 3800.
One of the least visited
regions of South America,
the Rio Negro area possesses
distinctive flora created by its
acidic waters and soil type.
There is a lower density of
wildlife here than any other
area along the Rio Negro.
There are few towns and even
fewer tourist facilities along
the river, which stretches right
up to the Colombian and
Venezuelan borders.
Ilhas de Anavilhanas is a
biological reserve and the
largest group of freshwater
islands in the world. Tours to
visit these islands are offered
from Manaus. There are over
The Rio Urubuí and Cachoeira Iracema near Presidente Figueireido
Presidente Figueiredo
62 miles (100 km) N of Manaus.
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Centro Turistico, (092) 3324 1308.
Presidente Figueiredo is a
small town linked to Manaus
by a relatively good road.
There are more than 100
waterfalls dotted around the
town, as well as some caves.
Tours in and around the area
can be booked from Manaus
or directly with local guides
through the tourist infor-
mation office located at the
bus stop. One of the best
waterfalls is the
Pedra Furada
,
SIGHTS AT A GLANCE
Encontro das Aguas
4
Instituto de Desenvolvimento
Sustentável Mamirauá
7
Lago Mamori
6
Lago Manaquiri
5
Novo Airão
3
Presidente Figueiredo
1
Rio Negro & Ilhas de
Anavilhanas
2
Parque Nacional Jaúi
50 miles (80 km)
Presidente
Figueiredo
Balbina
240
Repartimento
Araju
Mirapinima
174
Santo
Antônio
Codeagro
Rio Negro & Ilhas
de Anavilhanas
Rio Preto
da Eva
Novo Airão
Maravilha
Tauapeçaçu
10
Santa
Maria
352
M
Manaus
Conceição
Encontro das
Aguas
Careiro
70
Caapiranga
Manacapuru
Lago
Manaquiri
0 kilometer
s
60
Salgada
Manaquiri
Lago
Cabaliana
254
0 miles
60
Anamã
Solimõe
354
KEY
Lago Mamori
Instituto de Desenvolvimento
Sustentável Mamirauá
265 miles (425 km)
International airport
Careiro
Main road
Beruri
319
Other road
For hotels and restaurants in this region see pp383-4 and p408
