Discover Manaus

Heart of the Amazon · Culture · Jungle · Innovation

Impact Minds 2026 · Manaus, Brasil · September 9 - 11

practical information

arrival information

Passport

The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Brazil. It is recommended to have at least one blank page. Most visitors may stay in the country for up to 90 days.

Vaccinations

The yellow fever vaccine is recommended for travel to the Amazon region. Some airlines or countries may require the International Certificate of Vaccination.

Visa

Brazil has different visa requirements depending on nationality. We recommend checking the specific requirements on the official Brazilian government website or at the nearest Brazilian consulate.

Currency

The official currency of Brazil is the Real (BRL). Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, especially Visa and Mastercard.

logistics

How to get there

Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO)

IATA Code: MAO

Manaus has an International Airport. The airport is located approximately 14 km from downtown Manaus. It is the main hub in Brazil’s Northern region and the gateway to the Amazon.

Direct flights are available, but with variable weekly frequency — it is important to check in advance when planning your trip.

If there is no direct flight on your desired date, there are connection options through major hubs such as Panama (Copa), Bogotá (Avianca), or domestic connections within Brazil (via São Paulo or Rio).

Direct flights:

Brazilian cities for domestic flights:

where to stay

Hotel Recommendations

Mercure Manaus

Hotel Boutique Casa Teatro

Juma Ópera

Novotel Manaus

Quality Manaus

Hotel Villa Amazônia

tourism

What to do in Manaus

Amazon Theatre

A city icon and one of the most important theatres in Brazil. A guided tour is highly recommended.

Adolpho Lisboa Municipal Market

Located on the banks of the Rio Negro, it is the perfect place to taste regional flavors such as Amazonian fruits, fresh fish, spices, and local handicrafts.

Amazon Museum (MUSA)

An immersive experience about biodiversity, science, and the peoples of the rainforest.

Historic Center

Walk around the Largo São Sebastião area and discover markets, museums, and historic architecture.

Natural phenomena

The Meeting of the Waters

In Manaus, one of the most impressive natural phenomena in the Amazon takes place: the Meeting of the Waters, where the Negro and Solimões rivers flow side by side for several kilometers without mixing. The contrast between the dark waters of the Negro River and the muddy waters of the Solimões River reveals the strength, diversity, and uniqueness of the region.

Amazonian Flavors

Gastronomy

Local cuisine is an invitation to discover the Amazon through taste. Try Amazonian ingredients such as tucupi, jambu, pirarucu, cupuaçu, and açaí, which reflect the richness and diversity of the region.

Local restaurants offer contemporary reinterpretations of Amazonian cuisine, combining tradition, creativity, and identity.