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Manaus is the capital of Amazonas State, located on the Negro River near its confluence with the Amazon. It is the chief port and a hub for the region's extensive river system. Once an extremely rich city due to its rubber plantation, today's Manaus is significantly poorer. Its economy is tied to the Amazon River and forest. It now serves as a major gateway to the Amazon, an important stop for travelers who want to experience the cruises or lodges of the Amazon. |
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| ESSENCE OF THE AREA |
| Manaus is the capital of the state of Amazonas and the gateway to the lodges in the jungle and the Amazon Cruises. All lodges offer different degrees of comfort so you have to know what you want. A lodge with electricity and air conditioning is not going to offer you the same jungle experience as a lodge that is located deep in the jungle and farther away form civilization, a trade off of comfort for a real experience in the wilderness. All lodges are simple and offer similar programs. |
| RECOMMENDED STAY |
Two nights minimum if you are staying at a lodge and at least 4 nights if you are on a cruise.
Soft adventure: These lodges do not require any extraordinary physical activity or effort.
Moderately strenuous: It takes a little bit more effort to get to these lodges, but you can participate in all hikes and activities without any problems.
Strenuous: We would recommend that you make yourself aware of the natural surroundings and demands of these lodges and itineraries, so you can prudently judge whether or not you are suited for this experience. Emotional balance, maturity, and spirit of adventure are essential qualifications.
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| RECOMMENDED SIGHTSEEING & ACTIVITIES |
| Your lodge or cruise will offer bird watching, hiking in the jungle, canoe trips, visit to the "caboclo" villages. |
| MUST SEE |
| Meeting of the waters. Your lodge will offer bird watching , hiking in the jungle, canoe trips, visit to the "caboclo" villages. |
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