Skip link for screen readers

Manaus is the gateway to the Brazilian Amazon and is famed for its impressive theatre, thriving port and long history.

This thriving port city lies on the banks of the Rio Negro, 1,000 miles from the sea, yet set amidst an ocean of emerald green rainforest. Originally a Portuguese fort and trading settlement, for a brief dazzling period Manaus became the richest city in the world. Fame and wealth were found with the exploitation of natural rubber, which caused the city to boom and led to the construction of many lavish buildings, such as the government palace, customs house and the magnificent Teatro Amazonas. The decline of the rubber boom came quickly, yet Manaus remains a bustling city and commercial centre for much of the Amazon basin. For those interested in the history of rubber production, there are small plantations where you can see the extraction process of rubber trees being bled for the tree gum and visit small local communities who produce small rubber truncates using primitive techniques. There is also a beach for those brave enough to swim amongst supposedly harmless piranhas. 

Map of Manaus
5 20 1110X635
Lodge in the rainforest wilderness
Meeting Of The Waters
Lodgeabove 1000X667
Amazon Basin Map
Amazon Cruise tucano
Pristine rainforest
Amazone
Amazon boat
Dense tree canopy and vegetation by the water
Teatro Amazonas G515824771 1920
The Opera House

Specialist Advice & Ideas

Since 1999, we focus on carefully crafting unique and authentic travel experiences in Latin America and beyond.

Create Your Perfect Tour

Your holiday is tailored by our specialist advisors to fit your preferences using our extensive kowledge of each destination

The Best Local Guides

We have developed an extensive network of expert local guides, hand-picked to provide exclusive excursions and authentic insights.

Travel with Confidence

Our local guides are your hosts providing support, information and so you visit the main sites and experience life like a local.

X

READY - 22 MARCH 2025

LANDMARK TOURS - Multi-Country Itineraries

INDIA - Superb Service, Guides & Hotels, Fascinating Culture

ANTARCTICA - Cruise, Ice & Wildlife - Time to plan 2025/27

COSTA RICA - Rainforest Habitats, Wildlife & Unique Lodges

GLOBAL FAMILIES - Holidays for Easter, July and August

HONEYMOONS & CELEBRATIONS - "en Tete-a-Tete"

TRAVEL INSURANCE essential cover including COVID