Manaus, a famous Brazilian city, is located on the banks of the Rio Negro river.
Manaus was once the world center of rubber production and was reputed for being a very wealthy city. The architecture of the city was developed with the help of this wealth. Some of the monuments born out of the ancient wealth as a result are the Mercado Municipal and the arts center Rio Palacio Negro.
The city of Manaus is very pleasant and friendly. It is the best place for river tours. At Manaus, the Amazon rises and falls almost twenty meters between seasons. Manaus is about three hours by air from São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro. Manaus is also a major destination for boats on the Amazon River. Therefore, several boats come to this city. Very few buses ply in this city. There are various tourist attractions in Manaus. The Teatro Amazonas Opera House has frequent free performances for tourists reaching the city from all over the world. The Mercado Municipal is the city's main market that is modeled after the Les Halles market in Paris. The Natural Science Museum was set up by a Japanese entomologist. The Rio Negro Palace was built by German farmers in the "golden age". It is a cultural center and theater. The Ponta Negra Beach is a remarkable tourist spot which has several bars and restaurants for tourists. The Paricatuba Waterfall is located on the right bank of the Negro River. It is also a favorite place for travelers.
You can go for various tours in Manaus City. The Swallows and Amazons are very well priced riverboats for exploring the Amazon and Negro Rivers. Motorboats are also used for this purpose. Trekking, canoeing, camping, swimming, alligator hunting and piranha fishing can be indulged in on the way.Manaus is considered to be one of the most popular Brazil tourist destinations.
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