Port of Manaus — Attraction in Região Geográfica Imediata de Manaus

I was in a rush to get to my Airbnb but I noticed two pretty odd things. First, there were policemen dressed as civilians. They just tell you to open your bags and that's it, they didn't ask me for my documents or anything else, they barely look at you (in my case I was by myself so I'm guessing it was suspicious to them). Second, I didn't find any restroom. You will see a rather small two story building resembling a mall but without much signs. As I said I was in a hurry. It was getting dark and I wanted to shower and sleep really bad. The 4 day ship trip from Tabatinga to Manaus was...

If you read articles on the Internet, you would think that Manaus was a wonderful place to visit. Without a doubt, Manaus is a third-world Country, less developed than India. There are a few colonial buildings that you can visit, but they are not that great. You must be cautious when walking about, especially at night. If you expect to see wildlife, 2000 miles along the Amazon, you will be disappointed. There are a few vultures and Eagles flying about, and you may see pink river dolphins, but nothing more, unless you...

Good port to visit from cruise ship, this is the last port in to Amazon river, the place is full of local exploration, market, food , clubs all there, but safety is the little concern, however there are port authorities to help you always, cheap for shopping and scenic view of Amazon river is good here, the city is well known for its natural products like fish and fruits. Worth...