Manaus
Manaus, ‘Paris of the Jungle’, is the capital of Brazil’s state of Amazonas.
This former river village rests along the left bank of the Rio Negro, which merges with the mighty, muddy Amazon. Since the city was carved out of dense jungle by rubber barons in the 19th century, it has become an ideal starting or finishing point for visitors to the mid-Amazon region. Riverboats journey through the myriad of tributaries, estuaries and small creeks, where rich wildlife may be seen.
