Manaus was founded as a fort built by Portuguese colonists, mainly to secure them from attacks from Dutch invaders. The location was strategic, at the meeting of the Amazon's two main tributaries, enabling fast access by ship over the deep river waters. Manaus is known for, Brazil nuts, rubber, jute and rosewood oil. Some of the city's top sights include the Meeting of Waters, Praia De Ponta Negra, Palacio Rio Negro, Port of Manaus, Mercado Adolpho, Lisboa, Manuara Shopping, and Palace of liberty museum amongst others.
Tourists can explore the city's historical sites and museums on sightseeing tours as well as cultural and historical tours that allow them to discover historical facts and artefacts. Some famous landmarks in Manaus can be sited and shortly explored on walking and biking tours through the best city pathways. With several stunning water bodies in the city, visitors can enjoy unique experiences on boat-cruises and sailings that allow them to enjoy several water sport activities like scuba diving, kayaking, snorkelling and also calm activities on the beaches and other beautiful water bodies in the city.
With convenient airport transfers and other city transports, visitors will enjoy convenient rides to their destinations at ease and can also expand their tour with visits to towns and cities outside Manaus on day trips and excursions. The tour agency, Tripindicator is fully dedicated to giving the best touring experience to visitors, carefully selected from tours with the best user's feedback and ratings. All packages are available to customers at very affordable rates, compared to other tour agencies.
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