What are the best things to do in Manaus?
Top picks in Manaus include Palacete Provincial, Sumaúma State Park. See the full list and itinerary on this Manaus travel guide.
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Why visit Manaus
Travel guide for Manaus, Brazil — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Manaus is a stop in Brazil, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. If time is short, prioritise Palacete Provincial, Sumaúma State Park instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 45–120 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: The dry season (roughly May–September) is ideal. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
The dry season (roughly May–September) is ideal
Weather
From highland cool to tropical warmth
Experiences
Things to do in Manaus
1
Palacete Provincial
2
Sumaúma State Park
Budget
Manaus trip cost
Budget
USD 20–40
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 45–120
per person / day
Luxury
USD 140–230+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Manaus, Brazil. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Manaus
Estimated total (USD)
$2,110
≈ $1,055 per person · $301 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $85/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Manaus mid-range ground costs (budget 20–40 · mid 45–120 · luxury 140–230+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Restaurante Shekinah II
A snack bar
Castelinho Restaurante
Kilo Center Restaurante
Restaurante e Churrascaria Zitos
A buffet restaurant
Peixaria Morongueta
Open-air seafood restaurant with a fantastic view of the Meeting of the Waters. Moderately priced, offering fresh local (i.e., Amazonian) fi
Restaurante da Charufe
Best Lebanese food in town, the famous paella and special local homely fish dishes. The famous chef opens her restaurant at home only for lu
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel Rio Branco
A real backpacker dive. Rooms are tiny and in some cases without windows. Cheap clean rooms with Frigobar, Phone, Air condition, Safe servic
- $
Hotel Colonial
12 rooms for up to 6 people in historic building. All rooms with private bathroom, frigobar and cable TV, wireless Internet and complementar
São Pedro Palace Hotel
Partly refurbished, clean, bright and spacious. Arguably the best cost/benefit in the neighbourhood.
Continental Hotel
Estrada dos Japoneses, n.238, Parque 10. Rooms have Minibar, cable TV and Broadband Wifi internet service, 24-hour room service, with breakf
Tiwa Amazonas Ecoresort
Clean, comfortable, air conditioned cabins over a private lagoon. Buffet-style meals included (typically traditional Brazilian dishes and lo
Shopping
- Feira De Artesanato
- Manauara Shopping
- Sumaúma Park Shopping
- Amazonas Shopping Center
- Manaus Plaza Shopping
Nightlife
- Bar do Armando
- Porao do Alemao
Museums & culture
- Palacete Provincial
In pictures
Manaus gallery
Photos: Arne Müseler, Ivo Brasil, Governo do Brasil, Jardelsliumba, Portal da Copa — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Manaus travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Manaus?
The dry season (roughly May–September) is ideal.
How many days do I need in Manaus?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Manaus, depending on how many day trips you want in Brazil.
Where should I stay in Manaus?
Popular stays in Manaus include Hotel Rio Branco, Hotel Colonial, São Pedro Palace Hotel. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Manaus cost?
On the ground in Manaus (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 20–40 per person per day, mid-range about 45–120, and luxury about 140–230+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Manaus, Brazil. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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