View South America & Antarctica on the mapA surprisingly urban city that, although surrounded by jungle, has high-rise buildings and heavy traffic jams. Its appeal lies in the strong contrast between the opera house that shows the wealth of the rubber barons and the chaotic riverside market.

Manaus

Manaus · Brazil · View on map

A major city deep in the Amazon rainforest along the middle Amazon River, where 19th-century rubber wealth left grand architecture. A central port for Amazon River cruises.

Port location

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Manaus · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

A large city of about 2.2 million people

Population

A tropical rainforest climate that is hot and humid year-round, with nearly constant temperatures. November to May is the rainy season with frequent squalls, while June to September is relatively dry.

Climate

Portuguese

Language

Brazilian real (BRL). Cards are widely accepted, but cash is recommended at markets and landing piers.

Currency

May to July, when high water lets boats travel deep into the tributaries, or August to October, when there is less rain.

Best time to visit

Local food

Dishes made with giant freshwater fish such as pirarucu and tambaquitacaca (tucupi soup)acai bowlsand locally produced guarana drinks.

Sights

Teatro Amazonas (opera house)Meeting of the Waters, where two rivers mixAdolpho Lisboa MarketJungle lodge and boat safariGiant water lilies at Janauary Ecological Park

Monthly average high / low temperatures

31°

24°Jan

31°

24°Feb

31°

24°Mar

31°

24°Apr

31°

24°May

31°

24°Jun

31°

24°Jul

32°

24°Aug

33°

25°Sep

33°

26°Oct

33°

25°Nov

33°

25°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2023 · Station: SANTAREM-AEROPORTO · about 595 km from port · elevation difference about 55 m · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Similar to Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)100 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, coffee and beer are somewhat cheaper; water costs about the same; meals and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

R$3.40

Water 500 ml

R$13.75

Coffee

R$42.50

Inexpensive meal

R$14.50

Local beer

R$23.90

Big Mac

Prices in Manaus. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

MAO

Eduardo Gomes International Airport

Nearest airport

Airport name: OurAirports

About 11 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)

C — Two or more connections

Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

South America & AntarcticaDec 2027 – Feb 2028

21-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from Bridgetown

EXPLORA II/ Explora Journeys

Bridgetown›Devil's Island (Iles du Salut)›Macapa›+7›Bridgetown

Indicative fare

From $13,000.00

Fare level: Highest

21 nightsRound trip · 9 ports of call

Fare checked on Jul 22, 2026

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

South America & AntarcticaFeb 2027

12-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from San Juan to Manaus

EXPLORA I/ Explora Journeys

San Juan›Gustavia (St. Barths)›Saint-Pierre (Martinique)›+5›Manaus

Indicative fare

From $7,740.00

Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Highest

12 nightsOne way · 7 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Feb 5, 2027

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

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Sources

Source unverified

Checked Jul 22, 2026

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