Manaus

Clearly, this is a world of enormous fascination to everyone interested in nature! With its legends and myths, the reality of the Amazon is still an enigma for humanity.

Manaus, a city with about 1.8 million inhabitants, is situated at the heart of Brazilian Tropical Rain Forest just below the equator line (latitude:  3° 06' South, longitude:  60° 00' West).  

On October 24, 1848 Manaus was granted city status and became the Capital of the state of  of Amazonas since 1850. .

Years later, one of the most important economic booms hit the state: the Rubber Trade. During these years, northern immigrants fled the droughts and settled down near the rubber plantations. There was only one dream: to get rich. At the same time, English alliances played an important role in improving the city infrastructure. A sewer system, plumbing, electricity, a port, and electric streetcars contributed to the city's development. Many of these services did not even exist yet in other parts of the country.

The Rubber Boom was an era of great luxury during which time merchants sent their children off to Europe to study and the local buildings were built entirely of material imported from Europe. The famous Teatro Amazonas opera house and the Mercado Municipal market are highlights of this time and even today remain proud landmarks of a local architecture whose style denotes neoclassicism and art nouveau influences.

Later, for half a century the city suffered from the drastic plunge in rubber prices brought about by Asian competition. As a solution to this problem and to ensure that regional development would continue, a Free Trade Zone was created in Manaus in 1967. As a result, Manaus experienced a massive influx of tourists and a number of hotels were constructed to cater to the growing tourist industry. Today, the Free Trade Zone is still the State's main source of income.

Climate
June to October is the drier season in Manaus (summer) and the temperatures usually oscilates between 26 and 36 degrees Celsius. Due to the jungle around the city,  there is always a chance for occasional rain.

Time
Manaus Time Zone is 1 hour less than Brasília. São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro Time Zone (GMT – 03:00),  four hours behind of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), except during the period between late October and the end of February, when daylight saving time is in force (GMT – 05:00 hours).

Language
The language spoken in Brazil is Portuguese. However, English will be the official language throughout the Venue and hotel facilities.

Electricity
Brazilian electrical supply in Manaus is 110 V and a frequency of 50/60 Hz. Plugs are continental-style two-pin. A plug adaptor should be taken along, if your electric/electronic device is imcompatible.

Safety
The Tropical Hotel Resort is highly safe and confined. The venue is located approximately 16 Km from downtown Manaus, which is easily accessible by buses, taxis or private vans.

Health Precaution
Yellow fever vaccine is recommended for all those greater than nine months of age traveling to all areas of the Legal Amazon region in Brazil

Yellow fever vaccine can be administered at an approved yellow fever vaccination center, at least 15 days prior to traveling, and the vaccination center will give each vaccinee a fully validated International Certificate of Vaccination.

Insurance
You are strongly recommended to arrange your own personal insurance, as the organizers do not accept any liability or responsibility for any personal damage or illness.

Phone Numbers

Amazonastur
State company of Tourism
Rua Saldanha Marinho, 321 - Centro.
Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm
Tel.: +55 92 2123-3819

CAT - Eduardo Gomes International Airport
Sunday to Sunday 24 hours
Tel.: +55 92 3651-1120

CAT - Amazonas Shopping
Monday to Saturday, 10am - 10pm
Sunday 3pm - 9pm
Tel.: +55 92 3648-1396

CAT - Tourist Information Center
Av Eduardo Ribeiro with José Clemente
Monday to Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm
Tel.: +55 92 3231-1998

Manaustur
Municipal Foundation of Tourism
Av 7 de Setembro, 157 - Centro
Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm
Tel.: +55 92 3622-4986 / 3232-7025