Thursday, June 2, 2011

Manaus, Brazil Top 10 Highlights

Mercado Municipal (Rua dos Barés): One of the world's best markets is housed in a stunning gothic style palace with stained glass windows that was inspired by the 'Les Halles' in Paris. The 1882 building houses over 250 vendors selling meat, fish, wine, oil, poultry, and other food.
The National Park of Jaú: The park is set on the lovely lowland plateau in the Western Amazon and is one of the largest national parks in Brazil. The 2,272,000 hectares are rich in biodiversity, terra firme, tidal flat areas, and canopy forests.
Teatro Amazonas (Praça São Sebastião): The Opera House was built during the days of the rubber trade, and was once visited by all the most famous opera singers. There are guided tours in English and frequent free performances for you shoestringers who like a little culture. Be sure to arrive early to secure a good seat.
River Tour of the Rio Negro: Take a river tour up the Rio Negro to see some excellent wildlife in its natural habitat. You can take a small river boat and sleep in a hammock, or take a large cruise ship for a few days or a few weeks.
Paricatuba Waterfall: On the bank of the Negro River, surrounded by lush green vegetation the Paricatuba Waterfall is stunning. Take a boat to the waterfall where you can relax and be splashed by cool water. The best time to visit is between August and February.
Museu de Ciencias Naturais da Amazonia (Estrada Belem): The Natural Science Museum houses Brazilian critters like live pirarucu and other fauna of the region. The museum was constructed by a Japanese entomologist (specializing in butterflies) with his own money and resources. Nearby is a preserve and research center with birds and other wildlife called INPA.
Ponta Negra Beach: This popular river beach has several bars and restaurants to enjoy. It is a beautiful spot but is located some distance west of the city.
Praia de Lua Beach: A few miles away from Ponta Negra, this river beach is situated on the Rio Negro. Take a motorized canoe from Estalagem de David to claim your sandy spot.
Rio Negro Palace (Av. 7 de Setembro): Built by German farmers, it is now a cultural center and theater.
Love Cascade: Located in the Guedes bayou, this pristine wonder is only accessible by boat and then hiking through the forest. It is well worth it the trip to the crystal clear water.
This guide to Manaus, Brazil was written by a Brazil travel expert at Brazil For Less available to help you custom design your exciting Brazil vacation.

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