Port Manaus, Amazon Brazil
Hotels in Manaus Brazil
Stay close to cruise terminal, in historic city centre, Adrianopolis, …
Amazon River City in Brazil
The largest city of the Amazon, Manaus is a major port and starting point for rainforest and Amazon River cruises. It is a great tourist destination for those who are looking for relaxation and rejuvenation in Brazil.
The city is full of quality hotels, great restaurants, and the area offer fantastic tours for travelers who are looking to get close to nature. Cruise ships tie up at the Floating Dock within easy walking distance of the town centre and plenty of accommodation.
The port of the city serves several luxury cruises such as Seabourn and Hapag-Lloyd which sail to Fort Lauderdale Port, Bridgetown Barbados, Rio de Janeiro (see hotels) or even transatlantic to Barcelona in Spain. It is a buzzing harbor with plenty of sights to offer. The largest settlement of the Amazon is surrounded by rivers, rainforests, and it is a duty-free tourist zone. A cruise company beginning some cruises from Manaus is Viking Ocean.
With plenty of shops and markets around, travelers can take advantage of lower prices when visiting Brazil while on a cruise. The area has two different museums: Teatro Amazonas and the Natural Science Museum. Short trips to the Amazon river and the rainforests can be arranged through tour operators while staying in the area.
Cruise vessels dock at the main port area in downtown Manaus. Some shopping can be found inside the cruise ship terminal.
Bestsellers
Hotel Adrianópolis All Suites
★★★★
Apartment hotel in central Manaus Brazil. Nice views from rooftop.
Manaus
Where to Stay?
There are plenty of high standard hotels located in this coastal city. The Chez les Rois is a great place to relax and stay close to all the attractions. For those who would like to stay in the city, large chain hotels offer fantastic quality services. Some hotels offer free breakfast, rooftop view over the city, and complimentary internet access.
Many venues offer transfer services for guests, and can arrange city tours, as well as adventure days out for couples and families alike.
Port Address
Port of Manaus
Rua Marques de Santa Cruz, no25 – Centro Manaus, AM 69005 050 – Brazil
What to Do in the City
All attractions are close to the harbor, within walking distance. Those who spend limited time in the area can book a short city tour.
Tourists looking for unique gifts will find plenty of low-cost items in the Mercado Adolfo Lisboa and Rua Marechal Deodoro. Streets surrounding the Cathedral of the city also have several vendors with low priced items for sale.
There are many places to eat out near the pier. The Choppicanha Bar and Grill has a menu featuring Brazilian meals at affordable prices. Markets also have small buffets for takeaway.
Those interested in local history and architecture must visit the Cathedral of Our Lady in the middle of the town, and the Museu do Indio that has a great collection of artifacts from native tribes of Brazil.
Cruise Holidays to Brazil
Several companies stop at this port for one or two days, allowing tourists to soak in the atmosphere of the Amazonas area.
It allows guests to explore the natural reserves in the rainforest, visit sanctuaries nearby, take advantage of Eco tours, and try the best of Brazil’s meals.
Active travelers can embark on the Jungle Nature Trek. For cruise tourists who only stay one night in the area, the Flooded Forest and Alligator Sighting by Night tour is the best way of making the most out of their time next to the Amazon River.
Nearest Airport
The airport serving the city is Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes–Manaus International Airport, located approx. 15km or 10 miles from downtown Manaus.
Address
Av Santos Dumont 1350,
Taruma,
CEP 69092-090 Manaus AM,
BRAZIL
Website:
Manaus airport
Currency and Language
The currency in Manaus is the Brazilian Real (BRL).
Main language in Brazil is Portuguese.