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Alfândega
Inaugurated
in 1906 and built with materials imported
from England, it was one of the first buildings
in Brazil to be constructed using stone
blocks.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 8am - 12pm and 2pm
- 4pm
Rua Marquês de Santa Cruz, no number - Downtown.
Tel: +55 92 622-3025 |
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Bosque
da Ciência
Located at the headquarters of the National
Research Institute of the Amazon (INPA),
the "science grove" boasts a vast
area rich in Amazon flora and fauna.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri (9am - 12pm and 2pm
- 5pm) Sat/Sun. (9am - 4pm) - Entry fee
Av. André Araújo, 1756 - Outskirts
Tel: +55 92 643-3135 |
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Centro
de Art Chaminé - Chaminé Art
Centre
Formerly, it was an important wastewater
treatment plant which serviced the entire
city. Today, it is an important centre for
art shows and expositions.
Opening hours: Tues-Sun 8am - 6pm
Av Lourenço da Silva Braga - Downtown
Tel: +55 92 633-3026 |
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Centro
de Artesanato Branco e Silva - Branco e
Silva Craft Centre
Any traditional, regional product can be
found here. You can see how things are made
and can purchase any product. Don't forget
to sample the exquisite local cuisine.
Address: Rua Recife, 1999 Adrianópolis |
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Palácio
Rio Negro Cultural Centre
For many years, the Rio Negro Palace housed
the State Government. Today it hosts expositions,
concerts and theatre. Check programming
under Events.
Address: Av. 7 de Setembro, 1546.
Tel: +55 92 232-4450 |
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Encontro
das Águas - The Meeting of the Waters
The Amazon river is formed by the convergence
of the dark waters of the Negro River and
the lighter muddy waters of the Solimões
River. The explanation behind this spectacular
phenomenon may be down to the difference
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Igreja
de São Sebastião - São
Sebastião Church
Built in 1888, the church is part of the
São Sebastião Plaza and the Teatro Amazonas.
Address: Praça São Sebastião - Downtown
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Igreja
Matriz de N. Sra. da Conceição
- Our Lady of Conceição Parish
Church
Originally built in 1695, the Cathedral
of Our Lady of Conceição was the first church
in Manaus. In 1850 it was damaged by fire
and in 1878 it was finally destroyed. It
possesses 6 bells from Portugal.
Address: Praça Oswaldo Cruz, no number -
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Jardim
Botânico - Adolpho Ducke - Botanical
Gardens
Guided trails, library, expositions, environmental
education and plant nursery.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 8am -
6pm.
Address: Rua Uirapuru, no number - Cidade
de Deus |
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Mercado
Municipal "Adolfo Lisboa" - Adolfo
Lisboa Municipal Market
A replica of the Paris market "Les
Halles". Main city gateway for seafood
and rural products coming from the rest
of the state.
Rua dos Barés, no number
Tel: +55 92 234-8441 |
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Conmemorative
Monument In Honour Of The Opening Of The
Ports
Address: Praça São Sebastião - Downtown
(in front of the Teatro Amazonas) |
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Palácio
da Justiça
This building housing the Court of Justice
of the State was inaugurated in 1900. Built
in the traditional neoclassical style of
the period, its architectural features are
reminiscent of the buildings of the 2nd
Brazilian Empire.
Address: Av. Eduardo Ribeiro - Downtown
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Port
of Manaus
Designed and built by the English, the port
is an interesting feat of engineering that
sways with the rise and fall of the Rio
Negro waters. It was inaugurated in 1902.
Rua Taqueirinho, 25 - Downtown
Tel: +55 92 622-1330 |
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Parque
Municipal do Mindu - Municipal Park of Mindu
Address: Av. Perimetral Leste - Parque Dez
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Ponta
Negra Beach
Main meeting point for the young. On its
extensive sidewalk, you can walk, practice
sports and watch local dance shows (Boi)
in special bars.
Address: Estrada da Ponta Negra |
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Relógio
Municipal - Municipal Clock
Built to commemorate Manaus's 100th Anniversary
as a city. Imported from Switzerland, the
clock was completed in 1927.
Located on Av. Eduardo Ribeiro, next to
the Igreja da Matriz da N. Sra. da Conceição |
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Reservatório
do Mocó - Mocó Reservoir
Inaugurated in 1899, its internal structure
is made of iron imported from England.
Address: Praça Chile - Nossa Senhora das
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Zoológico
do Cigs - Cigs Zoo
The Cigs Zoo is the largest animal centre
in the entire Amazon region. It houses all
sorts of animals from leopards to birds.
Take a look at the pictures!
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30am
- 4:30pm
Address: Estrada da Ponta Negra, 750 - São
Jorge
Tel: +55 92 625-2044 |
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Manaus
Olympic Village |
Local
Currency
The
official currency in Brazil is the REAL (R$).
Conversion factors are approximately
1
Euro (€) ≈ 2.70 Real (R$).
1
Us Dollar (Us$) ≈ 2.30 Real (R$)
Business
and Shopping
Downtown
Manaus businesses are open from 8am to 12pm and
from 2pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday and from 8am
to 12pm on Saturdays. However, there are many
shops that now offer extended hours. Shopping
Centres are open every day of the week and close
at 10pm.
Banking
and Money Exchange
Most
banks will change traveller’s cheques as well
as cash. Banking hours in general are 9am to 3pm
Monday thru Friday. Automated cash dispensers
are located inside most banks, cash can be withdrawn
there 24 hours a day. National and foreign cards
(cash cards) as well as Mastercard, American Express,
Visa and Diners are accepted. Credit cards are
also accepted by numerous hotels, restaurants,
shops and gas stations. Money can be changed at
the airport, at banks, exchange bureaus and larger
hotels.
Restaurants
One
eats well in Manaus. Genuinely Brazilian, Gastronomy
in Manaus is rich in exotic flavors, with elaborated
delicacies, inherited from the indigenous wisdom,
whose alchemy prioritizes simplicity in the preparation
of dishes. Whether roasted in the oven or on charcoal,
cooked or fried, it is impossible not to indulge
in the unique flavor of fishes (there are over
2.000 species in the rivers of the region) such
as the tambaqui, the pacu, the sardine, and naturally
the pirarucu, known as the Amazon Codfish. Besides
the rich variety of regional dishes, Manaus offers
the option of restaurants specialized in the international
cuisine. Over a hundred restaurants may easy be
visited for your pleasure.
Tipping
Service
is usually NOT included in the prices in bars
and restaurants. Usually, these businesses are
authorized by the government to charge 10% as
service charge, and generally tips are welcome
in the range of 10-15 % according to your satisfaction.
Fonts:
Manaus
Online and Manaus
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