Manaus, Brazil

14 Best Things to Do in Manaus

What actually deserves your hours in Manaus, ranked by the travelers who went.

Ranked by traveler review volume across 15 places we track in Manaus. Updated monthly.

Amazon Theatre
Landmark
The Amazon Theatre stands as a majestic relic of the rubber boom, when Manaus was one of the wealthiest cities in the world.
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Arena da Amazônia
Landmark
Arena da Amazônia is a state-of-the-art football stadium constructed in Manaus for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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Amadeu Teixeira Arena
Landmark
Amadeu Teixeira Arena is a versatile indoor venue in Manaus, primarily used for basketball, futsal, and volleyball matches, as well as concerts and large gatherings.
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Rio Negro Bridge
Landmark
The Rio Negro Bridge is a striking cable-stayed bridge that spans the Negro River, linking Manaus to the municipality of Iranduba.
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Palácio Rio Negro, Manaus
Museum
The Palácio Rio Negro was built in the early 1900s as the residence of a wealthy rubber baron and later served as the state governor's palace.
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Estádio Ismael Benigno
Landmark
Estádio Ismael Benigno is a smaller football stadium in Manaus, serving as a hub for local clubs and community sports events.
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Vivaldão
Landmark
Vivaldão was the primary football stadium in Manaus for decades, hosting countless local matches and major events before being replaced by the modern Arena da Amazônia for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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National Institute of Amazonian Research
Museum
The National Institute of Amazonian Research (INPA) is a premier scientific institution dedicated to studying the Amazon's vast ecosystems.
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Geographic and Historic Institute of Amazonas
Museum
The Geographic and Historic Institute of Amazonas serves as both a museum and a research institution.
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Manaus Monorail
Landmark
The Manaus Monorail is a planned elevated transit system designed to alleviate congestion in the rapidly growing city.
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Manaus Brazil Temple
Religious site
The Manaus Brazil Temple stands as a beacon of faith and architectural elegance in the heart of the Amazon.
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TV Encontro das Águas
Sight
TV Encontro das Águas is a popular viewpoint in Manaus that offers a spectacular vantage point of the Meeting of Waters, a natural phenomenon where the dark, acidic waters of the Negro River flow…
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Amazonas Public Library
Museum
The Amazonas Public Library is a architectural gem in Manaus, featuring a neoclassical facade and ornate interior.
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Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Conception, Manaus
Religious site
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Conception is the heart of Catholicism in Manaus, built in the late 19th century.
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