About Manaus

The Amazon equatorial rainforest, covering a vast area, and full of natural resources, is the largest biological reserve in the world. It contains one third of all living species on earth and is crossed by 10 of the 20 largest rivers in the world.

The majestic Amazon river - 4000 miles long, which makes it the world's longest river - pours one fifth of the world's fresh water into the ocean, pushing the salt water 160 km out to sea. Today ecological tourism offers visitors the rare chance of sighting the vast variety of Amazonian fauna and flora.

From lodges built in the forest, bait fishing for the infamous flesh-eating piranhas or long hikes through the jungle can be organized in complete comfort and security.

One can observe crocodiles, monkeys, and brightly-colored birds, or catch an unforgettable glimpse of a pink dolphin.

A memorable sight is the Meeting of the Waters, the black water of the River Negro and the brown water of the River Solimões meet but do not mix - flowing side by side for 80 km, until finally joining up as the Amazon river.