Geographical Location of Amazonia Geographical Location of Manaus (state capital)
Latitude:Northernmost point - 2o08'30"Southernmost point - 9o49'00" Longitude:Easternmost point - 56o04'50" Westernmost point - 73o48'46" Latitude: - 03o 06'07"Longitude: - 60o01'30"

Amazonia is located in the centre of Brazil’s Northern Region, bordered to the North by the State of Roraima, Venezuela and Colombia; to the East by the State of Pará; to the Southeast by the State of Mato Grosso; to the South by the State of Rondonia and to the Southwest by the State of Acre and by Peru.

The Climate is topical: hot and humid with an average temperature of 31.4°. The Rain season runs from December to March. The Rio Negro reaches its maximum flood level in June, while its strongest ebb tide occurs in September.  The average monthly rainfall for Manaus is 210mm. 

Its Relief is characterised by dry land which is very flat and low level.  The higher ground, largely made up of the Itapirapecó, Imeri, Urucuzeiro and Cupim ranges, is on the border with the State of Roraima and with Venezuela. This is where Pico da Neblina (3.014 m), Brazil’s highest point, is located.

 
           The Amazonian Plain comprises: 
 
           * Meadows and streams (The Flood Plain)
         * Dry Land 

The Flora is dense and massively varied, of extraordinary biodiversity, hiding species that science has yet to discover, and covers 90% of the state. It comprises the following types of forests: 
* The Perenifolia Paludosa Ribeirinha Forest – Low plain forest (flooded during specific seasonal periods). 
* The Perenifolia Hileiana Amazônica Forest – Dry land forest. 
* Igapó Forest – permanently flooded. 
 
 

Its Capital - Manaus, was one of the first in Brazil to benefit from electricity.  This was thanks to the vast fortunes made in its heyday as one of the world’s “rubber” capitals. Aside from modern marvels such as electricity, the “Rubber Barons” spent vast fortunes on exuberant architectural creations such as the Manaus Opera House (Teatro Amazonas) and the Floating Port. 
Manaus, named after the Manaos Indians who inhabited the region, stands on the left bank of the Rio Negro, close to where it joins the waters of the Rio Solimões.  The different characteristics of the two rivers (temperature, density and speed), create a magnificent spectacle where the waters, one black, one brown, unable to mix, run side by side for several kilometres, until they finally blend to form the River Amazon.

The Time Difference is -1 in relation to Brasilia time (when the clocks change for summer time, this becomes -2 since the state has no official summer time.) Bank opening times are from 09:00 to 15:00 local time.

Additional Information: 
* Our commercial establishments (hotels, bars and restaurants) add a 10% service charge. 
* Electric current is 110 V.

Regional Cuisine: Based on tropical fruit, fish and manioc flour.

A few interesting things to see and do during your visit:

- The Manaus Opera House (Teatro Amazonas), the Municipal Market (Mercado Municipal) and the Rio Negro Palace (Palácio Rio Negro).
- The Science Park (Bosque da Ciência) and the Natural Science Museum (Museu de Ciências Naturais) 
- Shopping for local handicrafts. 
- A visit to the C.I.G.S. (Centro de Instrução e Guerra na Selva) 
- The Meeting of the Rivers Negro and Solimões (River Cruise)
  - Go for a stroll along the Ponta Negra beach. 
- The Mindu Park and the Ducke Reserve (Municpal eco-parks)
- The Olympic Village (One of the best equipped in South America) 

Suggestions:

- Drink plenty of mineral water, pack light, comfortable clothing, footwear suitable for walking, sunglasses, rain-wear, flashlight, sun screen and insect repellent.
 - Immunisation against yellow fever and tetanus.