🇧🇷 Manaus & Amazon Rainforest Travel Guide
✈️ Getting There Daily flights from São Paulo (4hrs) From Manaus Airport: 🚌 Bus to city center: 4.3 BRL 🚖 Taxis also available 🌧️ Manaus City Tips Be ready for sudden downpours! ☔ Main attraction: The giant bridge over the Amazon River 🌉 Shopping malls follow a familiar layout (like China!): 🛒 Supermarkets on lower floors 🍜 Food courts on top floors 🌿 Amazon Rainforest Tours Must book a tour (no solo exploration!) My pick: Amazon Gero Tour (3-day/2-night, 1000 BRL for single room) 🚶 Rainforest hikes 🦥 Sloth & pink river dolphin spotting 🎣 Piranha fishing & caiman night hunting ⛺ Jungle camping Wildlife note: For more animals, try Iquitos (Peru) or smaller Amazon towns 🍽️ Food Scene Local grilled fish is famous... but strong muddy taste (not for everyone!) Nighttime street BBQ (surprisingly similar to Chinese) 🔥🍖 Mall food courts = safe & convenient 🏨 Accommodation Ibis chain = best value (choose Ibis Budget or Ibis Style) ⚠️ Watch out for fake Marriott/Hilton listings in South America! 💰 Budget Note Prices higher in peak season—book early! Next stop: Rio de Janeiro! 🌴☀️ #BrazilTravel #AmazonAdventure #Manaus #RainforestVibes #TravelSmart