🇧🇷 Manaus Amazon Adventure: Way More Fun Than Expected!

Manaus, the capital of Amazonas State, is the heart of the Amazon—and my 2-day/1-night jungle tour blew me away! (Though 3-day/2-night would’ve been even better if I had time.) 🛎️ Booking Tips: Found my tour via Xiaohongshu recs—most itineraries are similar, but lodges vary in comfort. Price paid: $110 USD for 2D/1N (all-inclusive except alcohol). Pro tip: Haggle! You can likely get it cheaper16. 🌿 Itinerary Highlights: 🐟 Day 1: Piranha fishing (so fun watching them snap at bait!). Night alligator spotting with flashlights—their eyes glow red! 🐊 Overnight in a jungle lodge (way nicer than expected—AC, decent food!). 🌅 Day 2: Sunrise canoe ride (magical mist over the river). Jungle trek (saw giant trees, learned survival tricks from guides). Meeting of the Waters (where the black Rio Negro & sandy Solimões rivers collide—mind-blowing!). 👥 Group Vibes Matter! My group: a German & two French travelers—hilarious and inclusive! 🎉 Another group had quiet solo travelers… less fun energy. Solo travel tip: Safe for solo females! Either join randoms (fun blind box!) or gather friends. 📶 Wi-Fi? R$10/day for slow-but-usable data (just don’t stream videos!). 💡 Final Thoughts: Wish I’d booked longer! The guides, wildlife, and camaraderie made it unforgettable. Perfect for first-timers—not too rugged, but still authentic. #Manaus #AmazonJungle #SoloTravel #AdventureAwaits