The month of October is coming to an end, and for this weekend there is a variety of tours and attractions in Manaus to be visited, as well as a lot of activities that can be done, alone or in the company of friends, family or your romantic couple.
Don’t waste your time and come check out the best attractions for this weekend in Manaus!
River Tours
Unfortunately, the beaches and floating houses remain inaccessible in respect to the recommendations due to the new coronavirus. But there are still many places to visit during this weekend in Manaus, following all the security and hygiene protocols.
Aboard a boat such as motorboats, yachts or a regional boat, you can check out a variety of natural attractions, knowing fantastic attractions.
Waterfront of Manaus
How about seeing the edge of Manaus aboard a boat, being able to observe the highest constructions of the city, as well as the historical and important constructions that were part of the golden age of rubber?
Its view, from the river to the city, is able to see the old building of Miranda Côrrea Brewery, today deactivated and abandoned, but that has a beautiful architecture.
Besides this, it is also possible to observe the Rio Negro Park on the São Raimundo shore, and other buildings such as the majestic Teatro Amazonas itself, the Igreja da Matriz, and the Port of Manaus.
Interaction Platform with the Botos
We can mention the Platform of Interaction with the porpoises, a natural spectacle where you can see the most docile aquatic animal that exists and lives in fresh water.
On the floating house in the city of Iranduba, 180 km from Manaus, you can interact with the boto and get one of the most fascinating experiences of your life!
Indigenous Community
The indigenous communities contribute to the tourist development of the region. In Manaus we have the example of the Cipiá and Dessana Tukana Indigenous Communities, located in the Tupé Sustainable Development Reserve (RDS) in the rural area of the city of Manaus.
Being accessible only by boats, this space is used by these communities for integration with tourists and the promotion of cultural exchange.
The indigenous communities in RDS provide tourists with contact and understanding of their culture and customs, where presentations of regional rituals, tasting of typical foods and the rich variety of handicrafts produced, are commonly offered. All these activities have a strong appeal for social inclusion and knowledge of the local culture of these people.
The communities welcome tourists with handmade instruments, songs, dances and rituals, in addition to telling about their history, customs and costumes. Originally the ritual presented lasts 24 hours, but they only present a quick sample of their culture.
The community presents the handicraft they produce which is also their source of income, and finally, they invite tourists to taste some typical snacks of their culture.
It is important to remember that these communities live off tourism, due to their location in a protected reserve, they cannot hunt, so they depend exclusively on the earnings obtained through the visits.
Thus, the visit to the site brings benefits to the tourist and to the indigenous community.
Phelippe Daou Bridge Journalist
The Phellipe Daou Bridge, or simply, Rio Negro Bridge. Aboard a motorboat it is possible to see up close the magnificent structure of the bridge that connects Manaus to the city of Iranduba. When passing under it, it is possible to make photographic records. It is considered one of the largest gabled bridges in Brazil.
Meeting of the Waters
Following the direction of the Phelippe Daou Bridge Journalist, it is possible to make a stop to observe the most enchanting natural phenomenon of the Amazon: the Meeting of the Waters. In it, it is possible to see the meeting of two rivers, the Negro and the Solimões, of waters that do not mix, and if you are lucky, it is possible to see the porpoises jumping in the water.
Janauari Lake
The Janauari Lake is only a few minutes away from the Meeting of the Waters, it is the ideal space for those who want to make a stop to buy handmade items for gifts or souvenirs, besides having a floating restaurant at their disposal in case they starve.
In flood season, it is possible to make water trails in the igapó, being able to have a greater proximity with nature. It is also possible to see the wonderful Victoria Regia during the tour.
Terrestrial Tours
MUSA – Amazon Museum
The Amazon Museum (MUSA) is well known for its 42m high observation tower, surrounded by trees and with an exuberant landscape. This tip for tours in Manaus has a beautiful botanical garden and trails, with possibilities to see some species of animals that are free in the forest.
Rio Negro Park
The Rio Negro Park has become a new tourist attraction of tours in Manaus and accessible by the residents, because it overlooks the Rio Negro, and offers four lookouts, sixteen gym equipment, playground, six kiosks and four squares, in addition to female and male bathrooms.
Currently, in the Rio Negro Park there are cultural activities such as theater performances, musicals, shows, dances, juggling and clown shows. It is important to highlight that around the Park there are historical monuments of great importance and cultural value for Manauara citizens.
The Rio Negro Park is a great option for weekend leisure. It is very used by those who like to do sports activities such as hiking, running and zombie classes. An ideal space for those who look for free leisure.
The entrance to Rio Negro Park is free, and can be visited by all people, both tourists and residents. The Park is open every day, from 6am to 10pm.
Ponta Negra Tourist Complex
One of the main attractions of tours in Manaus, the Ponta Negra Tourist Complex is very frequented by residents and tourists. Along the sidewalk it is possible to find several sports courts for volleyball, soccer, skateboarding and other sports.
It is also widely used by cyclists and by those who like to rollerblade. Ponta Negra Beach is open to bathers from 8am to 5pm.
Largo Gallery
Located in front of the Largo de São Sebastião and the Teatro Amazonas, in the historical center of Manaus, the Centro de Artes Visuais Galeria do Largo is very important for the history of the Amazon population and a great tip for tours in Manaus.
In this gallery are exposed several cultural and artistic works of Amazonian artists, such as Luiz Lima, Alonso Júnior and Micael Santos.
Visiting the space is free and receives several visitors and tourists in the art and culture space.
Works from Tuesday to Sunday, from 3pm to 8pm
Largo São Sebastião
Largo São Sebastião is a great place for those who enjoy leisure and cultural activities. Generally this environment is very calm and has good lighting, besides being located near iconic buildings such as the Teatro Amazonas, São Sebastião Church, Largo Gallery and much more.
This space has many restaurants and snacks that offer a variety of regional foods and much more. It’s worth a walk!
Amazon Theater
The Teatro Amazonas is an incredible cultural attraction and certainly deserves a place in this list of tours in Manaus. Generally, there are performances and night shows that thrill everyone who participates. In addition, this year there will be a special Halloween show on Saturday, October 31.
On this date, there will be exclusive visits focusing on haunting stories and a free concert with the Amazonas Filarmônica.
The visit “Os Fantasmas na Casa de Ópera” will take place at 6:30pm and 9pm (after the concert), and will count with the team of monitors and indicators of the theater characterized, besides actors of the theater nucleus of the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Claudio Santoro, who will be in season costumes and specially made up for the date.
During the visit, the actors of the High School will make interventions with brief representations of supernatural stories and events experienced by various characters at the Teatro Amazonas over the years. The action will also count with sonoplasty to create an even more frightening and immersive environment for visitors.
And then, did you like the program of this weekend in the city of Manaus? Then don’t waste any more time and get to know everything that Amazonas has to offer!
Besides these attractions, you can experience incredible experiences in one of our exclusive boats or in one of our nautical packages. By accessing the RBarcos platform, you choose the ideal package for your trip and live an incredible experience in the Amazon.
