Travel advisory · BrazilSome governments advise against travel to parts of Brazil.The warnings cover only these areas: Ceilandia, Favelas, Paranoá, Santa Maria, São Sebastião, Venezuela border area.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice

Areas with warnings

Ceilandia · avoid non-essential travel · Italy, US
Favelas · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, Spain, New Zealand, US
Paranoá · avoid non-essential travel · Italy, US
Santa Maria · avoid non-essential travel · Italy, US
São Sebastião · avoid non-essential travel · Italy, US
Venezuela border area · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, France

Also named by one government: 160 km strip along Brazil's land borders (US), Complexo da Maré (Canada), Complexo da Penha (Canada), 20 km strip along the Bolivian border (excluding Pantanal National Park) (Canada), 20 km strip along the Colombian border (Canada), 20 km strip along the French Guiana border (Canada), 20 km strip along the Guyanese border (Canada), 20 km strip along the Paraguayan border (Canada), 20 km strip along the Peruvian border (Canada), 20 km strip along the Surinamese border (Canada), 50 km strip along the Venezuelan border (Canada), Amazonas River and tributaries, Amazonas State (between Codajás and Belém do Solimões) (UK), Border zones (unspecified) (France), Chapada Diamantina National Park (trilha do 21) (Spain), Planaltina (Italy), Samambaia (Italy)

Government	Advice	Updated	Read the advice
United Kingdom (FCDO)	No advice against the whole country (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
United States (State Dept)	Exercise increased caution (regional advisories)	Aug 31, 2026	Read the advice
Canada (Global Affairs)	Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)	No advice against the whole country (regional advisories)	Oct 27, 2026	Read the advice
New Zealand (SafeTravel)	Exercise increased caution due to high crime rates (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)	Vigilance renforcée (pays à risque) (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice

Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.

Manaus

Manaus is a common starting point for boat trips into the Amazon rainforest, and its downtown has a 19th-century opera house and a cast-iron market.

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Manaus is the capital of Amazonas, Brazil's largest state, and a city of about two million people in the middle of the rainforest. It sits where the dark Rio Negro meets the sandy-colored Solimões, which join to form the Amazon. For a long stretch the two rivers run side by side before they fully mix, and boats run out to this point from the city.

The city grew rich on rubber in the late 1800s. Its downtown holds the Teatro Amazonas opera house and the cast-iron Mercado Adolpho Lisboa. A few days here pair well with trips to the Anavilhanas archipelago, a maze of river islands on the Rio Negro, or to jungle lodges reached by boat. Manaus works for travelers who want city sights and easy access to the forest in one trip. Plan two to four days in the city. The dry months, roughly June to November, suit trail walks, while high water brings boats into flooded forest.

Manaus in five

Pack repellent for daytime mosquitoesThe Aedes mosquitoes that carry dengue bite in daylight, so use repellent on city days as well as on forest nights. Pack a repellent with DEET or picaridin and reapply it through the day.
Check the river level before you book a boat tripWater levels in the Rio Negro and Solimões rise and fall by many metres between seasons, which decides which lakes, beaches and forest channels a boat can reach. Ask the operator which places are reachable in the month you visit.
Carry reais in cash for boats and small shopsMany river boat crews, ferries and market stalls take cash or Pix, Brazil's instant bank transfer, and cannot always take a card. Keep small notes so you can pay without waiting for a card terminal.
Set up an eSIM before you landMobile signal drops away on the river and in the forest, so download maps, tickets and your booking confirmations while you still have a connection in the city.Phones and eSIM
Get insurance that covers evacuation from the forestLodges and boat trips can be hours from a hospital, so check that your policy covers medical evacuation from remote areas and not only treatment in a city hospital.Travel insurance

Things to do in Manaus

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Museum · ManausCentro Cultural dos Povos da AmazôniaAsk about an English- or Portuguese-language guided tour.

Beach · ManausMoon BeachBoats depart from Marina do Davi, near Ponta Negra; the crossing takes about 10 minutes.

Sight · ManausCentro Cultural Educa Mais Capoeira - ACBC

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Need to know

Currency: Real (BRL)
Entry: Visa rules depend on your passport; check the official Brazilian page before you fly Read more
Emergency: 190 police, 192 ambulance, 193 fire
Tipping: 10% service often added to restaurant bills; not otherwise expected
Time: UTC-4, no daylight saving (Amazon time)

Weather by month

Rainy days

Best
Good
Mixed
Poor

JanuaryRain25 rainy daysHigh30°Low24°Rain, high water
FebruaryRain24 rainy daysHigh29°Low23°Flooded forest
MarchRain28 rainy daysHigh29°Low23°Peak rain
AprilRain28 rainy daysHigh29°Low23°Heavy rain
MayRain26 rainy daysHigh30°Low23°Rain easing
JuneRain20 rainy daysHigh30°Low23°Water still high
JulyPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh32°Low23°Dry season starts
AugustPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh34°Low24°River beaches
SeptemberRain13 rainy daysHigh34°Low25°Beaches, low water
OctoberRain16 rainy daysHigh34°Low25°Hot, low water
NovemberRain19 rainy daysHigh32°Low25°Hot, lowest water
DecemberRain28 rainy daysHigh30°Low24°Rain returns

Average daily high and low in Manaus, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

Right now in Manaus

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

Feels like: 38°
Humidity: 46%
Wind: 4 km/h
Chance of rain: 56%

Manaus

04:43 PM

Monday, November 2

GMT-4

Today33°28°56%Monday: Drizzle. High 33°, Low 28°. Chance of rain 56%.
Tue31°25°76%Tuesday: Rain. High 31°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 76%.
Wed30°24°76%Wednesday: Thunderstorms. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 76%.
Thu30°25°73%Thursday: Rain. High 30°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 73%.
Fri32°26°47%Friday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 47%.
Sat32°27°51%Saturday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 51%.
Sun33°27°59%Sunday: Drizzle. High 33°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 59%.

Updated 02:12 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 5.437 BRL

Amount

Converted to

BRL · Brazilian Real

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

Day trips by train

Encontro das Águasby boatThe point where the black Rio Negro meets the sandy Solimões, with the two waters running side by side for a long stretch.
Presidente Figueiredo waterfallsby roadWaterfalls and swimming spots inland from Manaus, a good choice for a day away from the boats.
Anavilhanas archipelagoby boat, with a guideA maze of river islands and channels in the Rio Negro, best seen on a multi-hour boat trip with a guide.

Before you go to Manaus

Stays in Centro or Ponta NegraWalkable Centro or beach at Ponta NegraRead the guide

Tours and river tripsLicensed boat trips and forest lodgesRead the guide

eSIM for ManausOffline maps for river and forest daysRead the guide

Insurance for the AmazonCover for evacuation from remote lodgesRead the guide

Rules for Manaus, checked

Visa rules depend on your nationality, so check the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs page before you book flights.Source
Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for travel in the Amazon region; ask a travel clinic about your certificate and timing.
Visits to Indigenous lands need prior authorization from FUNAI, so book only with operators who handle that permit.

Plan around Manaus

Where to stay in Manaus

Centro, Ponta Negra and Adrianópolis compared

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Buses, taxis, app rides and river ferries

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Cash, card and Pix use, with typical daily prices

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Entry rules by passport and what to check

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Manaus FAQ

Is Manaus worth visiting?

Yes, if you want the Rio Negro, the meeting of the waters and a city base for boat trips into the forest. It is a poor choice if you want a city beach holiday or only a short stop on a route.

What is the best time to visit Manaus?

July to September are the best months, when the rain has mostly stopped and the river beaches appear. October and November are hot and the water is at its lowest.

Do you need a tour to see the Amazon from Manaus?

You can take a public boat, but the lakes and forest channels are hard to reach on your own, so a guided trip is the easier option. Ask what the boat, guide and meals include before you pay.

Is it safe to walk around Manaus?

Keep valuables out of sight, avoid walking alone at night in quiet areas, and use app rides or radio taxis after dark. Ask your hotel which streets to avoid.

Do people in Manaus speak English?

Learn a few Portuguese phrases and download a translation app to use offline.