Amazon Theatre, Manaus

Located in the north of Brazil, Manaus is the capital of the Amazon. It is one of the most important places of departure to explore the Amazon Rainforest, the world’s richest and most-varied biological reservoir, and contains several million species of insects, plants, birds, and other forms of life. After pick-up from your hotel in Manaus, the tour will visit some important landmarks in the city, such as The Amazon Opera House (also known as The Amazon Theatre). Inaugurated in 1896, it is a historical landmark that currently accommodates the Amazonas Philharmonic and plays host to the annual Amazonas Opera Festival. The Indian Museum is the biggest museum of Brazilian indigenous history and houses more than 3,000 pieces made by Amazonian tribes. After your tour, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel in Manaus.

Explore the unique historic city of Manaus, a city in the middle of the jungle but full of history, beautiful historic buldings and other surprises. The city of Manaus got a lot of european influence in the hey-days of the rubber and because of that has remarkable buildings in the historic downtown. We are going to pass throw the first street and square of Manaus where you will be able to see the first townhall of the city, than we will have a inside visit in the historic market of Manaus and see the surrounds of the market near the beautiful Negro River. After that we will have the opportunity to see and visit (depending of the weekday) the beautiful Rio Negro Palace, a neoclassic building built from a german rich man from that was the the biggest trader of the gold era of rubber. The last sight will be the gorgeous Opera House of Manaus (Teatro Amazonas). This amazing building was built in the middle of the jungle more than a hundred and twenty years ago and it was inspired in the beautiful operas of Paris and Milano. We are going to have a inside tour with our guide to see the best parts of the Opera House and if you enjoy it, you can maybe buy a ticket to watch a live performance in the evening. The Teatro Amazonas is considered one of the best acoustics in the world and it was elected for the travelers of TripAdvisor website the most beautiful building of Brazil in 2022. Our tour will finish after that with a drop off in your hotel or maybe in a place in downtown to continue the exploration of the historic city or in a restaurant to have a meal, this is up to you! If there is time and there is no more tours scheduled the guide/driver can eat with you and drop you off in the hotel later (the guide/driver meal in this case must be paid by the guests)

Learn about the history and culture of Manaus, Amazona's capital in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. Then take a speedboat down the Amazon River to witness the Meeting of the Waters and a floating village.   You’ll be picked up from your hotel and drive to the historical center of "old Manaus." On a walking tour through town, notice the facades of the neoclassical buildings created during the rubber boom of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Visit the majestic Amazon Theatre opera house in the main square, and head to the market complex to see the three buildings known as the banana market, fish market, and municipal market. Check out the Rio Negro Palace, formerly a German rubber baron's residence that is now a museum. Next you will drive through the port and embark on a speedboat to witness the most impressive phenomenon of the Rio Negro and Amazon River, or Solimões River as it is called upstream, that run side by side without mixing their waters. Then venture to the floating village where all the houses, school, churches, bars, restaurants, and other structures are built on logs to float on the lake. Disembark at a floating fish farm and have an encounter with one of the biggest freshwater fish in the world, the famous pirarucu.   Get back in the boat for a nice ride upstream heading to Lake January, filled with giant waterlilies. Have a walk on a suspended walkway as high as the canopy of the trees, and see the sumaumeira, the biggest species of tree in the Amazon.

Spend a shore excursion soaking up the sights of Manaus and the Amazon. Get picked up from Manaus Cruise Terminal and head to your selected attractions (depending on the option booked). Choose between 3 route options of different lengths to explore Manaus and the Amazon in 1-day: Route 1 - Day Tour with Meeting of Waters, Dolphins & Indian Village (8 Hours) Discover the unique phenomenon of the Meeting of the Waters of the Rio Negro and Amazon River, or Rio Solimões, as the upper section of the Amazon River is known in Brazil. The full-day tour from Manaus sails by speedboat to a local village, where you will interact with the indigenous Dessanos and Tucanos peoples. Visit a jungle pharmacy and watch the indigenous peoples going about their daily activities. Meet the shaman of the tribe, and see and purchase lovely handmade handicrafts. Pause for lunch at the Jungle Queen floating restaurant to sample regional food, before continuing to the Meeting of the Waters, where the dark waters of the Rio Negro mix with the sandy colored waters of the Amazon. Take a canoe trip into the flooded forests, where piranha fishing is a popular activity. Go to a pirarucu fish nursery to see one of the largest freshwater fishes in the world. Admire beautiful water lilies, look out for sloths and anaconda in the trees, and jump in to swim with the shy pink river dolphins of the Amazon rain forest. Route 2 - Day Tour to Presidente Figueiredo Amazon Waterfalls (6 Hours) After being picked up from your ship in Manaus, venture deep into Amazon jungle on a 1-day excursion. Start the tour by marveling at the incredible cascade of water at the Presidente Figueiredo waterfalls. Go inside the Gruta do Refugio cave, a captivating natural formation home to native wildlife such as alligators, turtles, fish, and bats. Explore the stunning cave, swim in the refreshing water, and learn about the area’s ecology from your professional guide. A shallow stream runs through the entire cave, providing a serene background for your expedition. Outside, beautiful waterfalls transport you to a jungle paradise straight out of a dream. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant which is included in the price of the tour. At the end of the trip, enjoy a convenient return transfer back to your hotel in Manaus. Route 3 - Half-day Manaus City Tour (4 Hours) Located in the north of Brazil, Manaus is the capital of the Amazon. It is one of the most important places of departure to explore the Amazon Rainforest, the world’s richest and most-varied biological reservoir, and contains several million species of insects, plants, birds, and other forms of life. After pick-up from your hotel in Manaus, the tour will visit some important landmarks in the city, such as The Amazon Opera House (also known as The Amazon Theatre). Inaugurated in 1896, it is a historical landmark that currently accommodates the Amazonas Philharmonic and plays host to the annual Amazonas Opera Festival. The Indian Museum is the biggest museum of Brazilian indigenous history and houses more than 3,000 pieces made by Amazonian tribes. After your tour, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel in Manaus.

Neste passeio city-tour por Manaus tem o foco de oferecer a melhor única experiência para os viajantes. Nesta experiência a duração é de 4 horas onde iremos percorrer os principais pontos turísticos de Manaus. O centro histórico como Prédios do tempo do ciclo da borracha, monumentos guardam muitas riquezas de informarções. Manaus tem um mercado municipal que vendem artesanato, peixes, frutas. Não podemos de mencionar que o mercado de ferro fundido tem duas entradas, uma pela rua dos Bares e outra com vista pelo rio negro. O cliente pode ficar tranquilo que iremos buscar no hotel no horário combinado e no término do tour iremos deixá-los no local de hospedagem.

Embark on an unforgettable journey as we depart from our luxurious hotels, embarking on a captivating 18 km drive along the scenic Ponta Negra highway to the vibrant port of Manaus, where our adventure begins. Situated at the heart of the city, the port welcomes us to its mesmerizing interior, unveiling a world of enchantment. Our first stop takes us to the majestic Rio Negro Palace, the esteemed seat of the State Government, where we pause to admire its grandeur and soak in its historical significance. Next, we delve into the fascinating Museum of the Indian, a treasure trove curated by the Salesian Congregation. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of indigenous traditions and customs through a remarkable collection of over four thousand artifacts crafted by diverse tribes that once inhabited these lands. From domestic utensils to musical instruments, ornate adornments, and ancient weaponry, this immersive experience offers a profound understanding of the region's native heritage. As our journey continues, we venture outside to witness the resplendent Palace of Justice in the Amazon. A striking blend of French and neoclassical architectural influences, this monumental edifice, originally commissioned by Governor Eduardo Ribeiro, now serves as a vibrant cultural center, preserving its historical allure while hosting captivating exhibitions. Our grand finale awaits at the legendary Amazon Theater, a breathtaking testament to the city's illustrious past. Inaugurated in 1896, this architectural masterpiece stands as an enduring symbol of the rubber era, where opulence and grandeur reverberate through its corridors, opulent halls, and captivating works of art. With hearts filled with awe and admiration, we bid farewell to this extraordinary experience and return to our selected hotels, cherishing the memories of our remarkable tour.

Amazonian Jews (Hebrew: יהודי אמזונאס, “Yehudei Amazonas”; Spanish: judíos amazónicos; Portuguese: judeus amazônicos) is the name for the mixed-race people of Jewish Moroccan and indigenous descent who live in the Amazon basin cities and river villages of Brazil and Peru, including Belém, Santarém, Alenquer, Óbidos, and Manaus, Brazil; and Iquitos in Peru. They married indigenous women and their descendants are of mixed race (mestizo). In the 21st century, Belém has about 1000 Jewish families and Manaus about 140 such families, most descended from these 19th-century Moroccans. Visit to the Beit Yaakov Synagogue Visit to Beit Chabad Visit to the Jewish Cemetery Visit to the Teatro Amazonas to finish