Amazonas Travel Guide

Brazil

Sunset after departing parrot cove on the Amazon River
Sunset after departing parrot cove on the Amazon River
In Manaus, Brazil, the Amazon River and the Rio Negro merge. The Amazon is the sandy colored water, and the Rio Negro is the dark colored water. For almost 4 miles the two rivers run side by side without mixing. It's one of those things you almost have to see to believe. I saw it with my own two blue eyes, so I do believe!!
The Meeting of Waters (Portuguese: Encontro das Águas) is the confluence between the Rio Negro, a river with dark (almost black colored) water, and the sandy-colored Amazon River or Rio Solimões, as it is known the upper section of the Amazon in Brazil. For 6 km (3.7 mi) the river's waters run side by side without mixing. It is one of the main tourist attractions of Manaus, Brazil. This phenomenon is due to the differences in temperature, speed and water density of the two rivers. The Rio Negro flows at near 2 km per hour at a temperature of 28°C, while the Rio Solimões flows between 4 to 6 km per hour at a temperature of 22°C. [1]
Vista de uma casa (oca) de índios à beira de um rio amazônico. View of a house (oca) of Indians on the edge of an Amazonian river. #Aquatrove

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Manaus
Known for Opera, Tours and Excursions
Get away to Manaus! Enjoy the riverfront, jungle and opera.

Reasons to visit

  • Teatro Amazonas
  • Ponta Negra Beach
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Autazes
Known for Monuments
Autazes awaits: its monuments and more!
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Known for Natural parks
Manacapuru awaits: its parks and more!
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Novo Airão
Known for Islands and Natural parks
Trip time! Discover the island views and parks in Novo Airão.
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Presidente Figueiredo
Known for Waterfalls, Forests and Nature
Get away to Presidente Figueiredo! Enjoy the waterfalls and more.
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The Amazon Rainforest is the perfect place to disconnect and reconnect. You'll see and hear so much life, from insects you've never seen before to large cats and adorable sloths. #Brazil #Amazon
Codajás
Known for Natural parks
Get away to Codajás! Enjoy the parks and more.
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