Why go
- Capital and largest city of Amazonas, Brazil.
- Served by Ponta Pelada Airport / Manaus Air Base (PLL).
History
Manaus is the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Amazonas. It is the seventh-largest city in Brazil, with an estimated 2024 population of 2,279,686 distributed over a land area of about 11,401 km2 (4,402 sq mi). Located at the east centre of the state, the city is the centre of the Manaus metropolitan area and the largest metropolitan area in the North Region of Brazil by urban landmass. It is situated near the confluence of the Negro and Amazon rivers. It is one of the two cities in the Amazon rainforest with a population of over 1 million people, alongside Belém.
Where to stay
Av. Getúlio Vargas, 741 - Centro, Manaus - AM, 69010-020, Brazil
Tv. Grande Otello, 16 - Parque Dez de Novembro, Manaus - AM, 69055-010, Brazil · amandasuites.wordpress.com
Av. Joaquim G Pinheiro, 2335 - Nossa Sra. das Gracas, Manaus - AM, 69053-000, Brazil · booking.com
Margem Esquerda do Rio Paraná do Mamori, 201 - Zona Rural, Careiro - AM, 69254-800, Brazil · dolphinlodge.tur.br
Rua 10 de Julho, 315 - Centro, Manaus - AM, 69010-060, Brazil · villaamazonia.com
BR 319, Km 178, Margem esquerda, Rio Tupana, Manaus - AM, Brazil · amazontupana.com
Av. Rodrigo Otávio, 3721 - Japiim, Manaus - AM, 69073-177, Brazil · ihg.com
Av. Djalma Batista, 1661 - Chapada, Manaus - AM, 69050-970, Brazil · mhmillennium.tur.br
Av. Mandii, 4 - Distrito Industrial I, Manaus - AM, 69075-140, Brazil · all.accor.com
R. Monsenhor Coutinho, 758 - Centro, Manaus - AM, 69020-230, Brazil · instagram.com
Igarape Ecopark, s/n - Tarumã, Manaus - AM, 69025-090, Brazil · amazonecopark.com.br
Av. Umberto Calderaro, 817 - Adrianópolis, Manaus - AM, 69057-090, Brazil · bluetree.com.br
R. Salvador, 195 - Adrianópolis, Manaus - AM, 69057-040, Brazil · hoteladrianopolis.tur.br
R. Professor Marciano Armond, 544 - Adrianópolis, Manaus - AM, 69057-030, Brazil · intercityhoteis.com.br
Av. Gov. José Lindoso, 280 - Coroado, Manaus - AM, 69060-115, Brazil · wyndhamhotels.com
Av. Mandi, 263 - Distrito Industrial I, Manaus - AM, 69075-140, Brazil · letsatlantica.com.br
R. Belo Horizonte, 240 A - Adrianópolis, Manaus - AM, 69057-060, Brazil · davincihotel.com.br
Rua Dallas, 145 - Flores, Manaus - AM, 69058-125, Brazil · instagram.com
R. Rio Ituxi, 95 - Nossa Sra. das Gracas, Manaus - AM, 69053-530, Brazil · expressvieiralves.tur.br
Av. Rodrigo Otávio, 3373 - Distrito Industrial I, Manaus - AM, 69077-000, Brazil · letsatlantica.com.br
Av. Eduardo Ribeiro, 881 - Centro, Manaus - AM, 69010-001, Brazil · wa.me
Av. Eduardo Ribeiro, 890 - Centro, Manaus - AM, 69010-001, Brazil · casaperpetua.com.br
Rua 10 de Julho, 481 - Centro, Manaus - AM, 69010-060, Brazil · jumaopera.com.br
Av. Mário Ypiranga, 1090 - Adrianópolis, Manaus - AM, 69057-001, Brazil · qualityhotelmanaus.com.br
Av. Rodrigo Otávio, 4850 - Japiim, Manaus - AM, 69077-000, Brazil
R. Luiz Antony, 307 - Centro, Manaus - AM, 69010-100, Brazil
Estr. dos Japoneses, 238 - Parque 10 de Novembro, Manaus - AM, 69054-650, Brazil
Av. Getúlio Vargas, 227 - Centro, Manaus - AM, 69020-010, Brazil
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Ice Cream, Fast Food · Sorvete, sorvete toya, pote de sorvete, sorvete no copo, marmita de sorvete, milkshake,copo de milkshake, picolé, picolé da massa,… · osorvetao.com
Soup, Regional, Restaurant · Soparia Alecrim tem como objetivo trazer os mais diversos sabores de sopas a você, regionais e de outros estados com alta… · facebook.com
Burger, Sandwich, Pizza, American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 22 Avenida Curaçao · nicsbrasil.com.br
Arab, Pizza, Cake, Ice Cream, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-04:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegan options, step-free access, air conditioning ·…
Coffee Shop, Dessert, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 13:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 1220 Av. Rio Madeira, Manaus, 69053-030 · brownie092.grandchef.com.br
Pizza, Sandwich, Diner, Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-24:00 · 127 Rua Louro Itaúba, 69093-153 · menudino.com.br
Doces, Saobremesas, Chocolate, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00 · 154 Rua Belo Horizonte, Manaus, 69057-060 · linktr.ee
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 07:00-14:00 Features: vegan options · 375 Rua Barroso
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 2371 Avenida do Turismo · olenhador.com.br
Brazilian, Restaurant · Brazilian restaurant · 5705 Avenida Coronel Teixeira, Manaus, 69037-000 · instagram.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Middle Eastern, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-23:00 · 300 Rua Pará, Manaus, 69053-575 · instagram.com
Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-11:30, 15:00-20:00 · Rua Costa Azevedo
Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · Avenida Ivanete Machado
Ramen, Restaurant · Ramen restaurant
Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
International, Restaurant · International restaurant · 18 Avenida Rio Jamari
Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food
Grill, Restaurant · Grill restaurant
AçAí, Fast Food · AçAí fast food
Food Court · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: outdoor seating
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food
Indoor
Ice Cream · Opening hours: We-Mo 16:00-23:00 · Rua Itaeté, Manaus, 69099-130
Soup, Restaurant · Soup restaurant
Burger, Hot Dog, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: 18:00 - 22:00 · 33 Rua Doutor Mendonça, Manaus · app.cardapioweb.com
Coffee Shop, Venezuelana, Mexicana, Grafica, Cafe · Opening hours: 08:00 - 20:30 Features: delivery, step-free access · 559 Rua Henrique Jobim, am, 69049-190 · instagram.com
Pizza, Sushi, Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, delivery, step-free access, air conditioning · 6 Rua Santo… · mez.ink
Breakfast, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-10:00 · 460 Rua João Câmara, 69098-165
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-15:00 · 605 Av. Urucará, Manaus, 69065-180
Brazilian, Restaurant · Brazilian restaurant · 355 Rua Marquesa de Santos, Manaus, 69080-000 · instagram.com
Restaurant · restaurant · 501 Rua Emília Ruas, 69033-440 · instagram.com
Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · 457 Rua 14, Manaus, 69055-320
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
Chicken, Burger, Restaurant · Chicken/Burger restaurant · 130 Avenida Cosme Ferreira, Manaus, 69082-230
269 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) 8.1 km to the centre
Manaus, AM, BR — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 9 airlines (Azul, TAM Brazilian Airlines, Sky Express, Air France…) · direct flights to 18 destinations incl. Sao Paulo, Belem, Boa Vista, Miami, Santarem… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 18 direct destinations
- Azul AD (Embraer 195, ATR 72, AT4) · 11 routes: Barcelos, Belem, Belo Horizonte, Boa Vista, Campinas, Coari, Parintins, Porto Velho, Santarem, Tabatinga, Tefe
- TAM Brazilian Airlines JJ (A320, A321, 330, 737-800, 767-300) · 8 routes: Belem, Boa Vista, Brasilia, Fortaleza, Miami, Rio De Janeiro, Santarem, Sao Paulo
- Sky Express G3 (737-800, 737-700) · 7 routes: Belem, Boa Vista, Brasilia, Porto Velho, Rio De Janeiro, Santarem, Sao Paulo
- Air France AF (737-800) · 1 route: Sao Paulo*
- American Airlines AA (737-800, 767-300) · 1 route: Miami
- Conviasa V0 (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Porlamar
- Copa Airlines CM (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Panama City
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (737) · 1 route: Sao Paulo*
- US Airways US (737-800) · 1 route: Miami
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Flores Airport 3.3 km to the centre
Manaus, AM, BR
Fazenda Esmeralda do Norte Airstrip 19 km to the centre
Bonfim, RR, BR
São Joaquim Airport 33 km to the centre
Manaus, AM, BR
Getting there by ferry
Porto Público de Manaus
Ferry terminal · 4.9 km from the centre
Roadway Porto Público de Manaus
Ferry terminal · 4.9 km from the centre
Balsa do São Raimundo
Ferry terminal · 5 km from the centre
Terminal Ajato
Ferry terminal · 5.1 km from the centre
Porto Público de Manaus Moderna
Ferry terminal · 5.1 km from the centre
Terminal Manaus - Belem
Ferry terminal · 5.6 km from the centre · Manaus - Belem
Balsa Manaus x Santarem
Ferry route
Acesso à Praia do Mauazinho
Ferry route
Manaus - Careiro da Várzea (BR-319)
Ferry route
Manaus - Belém
Ferry route
Rota Manaus - Barcelos
Ferry route
Balsa Manaus x Nhamandu
Ferry route
Manaus - Santarém
Ferry route
Balsa Manaus-Santarém
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ponta Pelada Airport / Manaus Air Base (PLL); 9 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MAO has direct flights to 18 destinations on 9 airlines (incl. Sao Paulo, Belem, Boa Vista, Miami, Santarem…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Porto Público de Manaus, 4.9 km); routes include Balsa Manaus x Santarem, Acesso à Praia do Mauazinho, Manaus - Careiro da Várzea (BR-319).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Manaus. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet · Brazil's largest business-aviation company.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing
Sightseeing