Manaus, Brazil
Manaus is over 1.5 million in population and lies along the north bank of the Negro River, 11 miles above its joining the mighty Amazon. It is located 900 miles inland from the Atlantic coast in the heart of the Amazon rain forest. As a major inland port (reached by oceangoing vessels from the Atlantic) it is a collecting and distribution center for the river areas of the upper Amazon. The first European settlement on the site was in 1669. A small settlement developed and in 1850 became the capital of the province of Amazonas. From 1890 to 1920 the rubber boom brought prosperity to the city, actually to a few rubber barons. During this period the great Opera House was constructed. The best entertainers from Europe and North America were brought in for the pleasure of the 100 or so families that then controlled the economy of the area. With the advent of synthetic rubber in the early 1920's the economic importance of natural rubber, and consequently that of Manaus declined considerably and never really bounced back. For the tourist it is a kicking off place for tours of the Amazon and it has also been declared a duty free zone. It does have a good selection of hotels, and restaurants.
| Hotel | Stars | Location | Photo | Single USD | |
| Ariau Amazon Towers | 5 | Beach/River | Yes | UR | |
| Jungle Palace | Lodge | On the river | Yes | $308 | |
| Monaco | 3 | Downtown | No | $60 | |
| Novotel Manaus | 4 | In the City | Yes | $129 | |
| Tropical Manaus | 5 | Beach | Yes | $147 |  |
Quality Checked — an excellent value with a reputation for great service.
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