Greater Manaus district, Amazonas, Brazil

Places to visit near Manaus

Manaus is a city in Greater Manaus district, Amazonas, Brazil, home to about 1,598,210 people. Within 50 km by road there are 184 places to visit — 69 churches, 32 parks, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 18 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Igreja de São Sebastião (4 km), Museo Do Índio (5 km) and Palácio Rio Negro (5 km).

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Manaus, Amazonas
Manaus, Greater Manaus district, Amazonas, Brazil. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Manaus at a glance

Location
Greater Manaus district, Amazonas, Brazil
Population
about 1,598,210
Coordinates
3.1019° S, 60.0250° W
Places within 50 km
184 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Manaus

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Churches near Manaus

69 churches within 100 km of Manaus. The closest is Centro de Treinamento Maromba (1 km); the best-known is Igreja de São Sebastião (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Manaus

32 parks within 100 km of Manaus. The closest is Chafariz Do Millennium (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Manaus

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Manaus. The closest is Laguinho da Vivenda Verde (1 km); the best-known is Lago Janauari (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Manaus

20 beaches & coast within 100 km of Manaus. The closest is Praia De Copacabana Rj (1 km); the best-known is Praça da Paz (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Manaus

18 museums within 100 km of Manaus. The closest is Itaporanga Blocos e Pavers (3 km); the best-known is Acadêmia Amazonense de Letras (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Manaus

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Manaus. The closest is Rotatória Das Letras (2 km); the best-known is Palácio Rio Negro (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Manaus

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Manaus
  2. 5 km Museo Do Índio · church, Greater Manaus
  3. 1 km Palácio Rio Negro · heritage site, Greater Manaus
  4. 1 km Igreja de São Sebastião · church, Greater Manaus
  5. 12 km Manaus Brazil Temple · church, Greater Manaus
  6. 9 km Ruínas da Represa da Cachoeira Grande · waterfall, Greater Manaus
  7. 1 km Back to Manaus

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    Within 15 km of Manaus

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Manaus by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6969Centro de Treinamento Maromba (1 km)
    Parks3232Chafariz Do Millennium (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs623Laguinho da Vivenda Verde (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1820Praia De Copacabana Rj (1 km)
    Museums1818Itaporanga Blocos e Pavers (3 km)
    Forts & heritage1416Rotatória Das Letras (2 km)
    Other attractions1111Iavé Samah (1 km)
    Waterfalls99Ruínas da Represa da Cachoeira Grande (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Centro de Instrução de Guerra Na Selva - Cigs (2 km)
    Caves22Praça 14 (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Ilhota de Macacos (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Mirante (16 km)

    Manaus: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Manaus?

    Igreja de São Sebastião (church, about 4 km), Museo Do Índio (church, about 5 km), Palácio Rio Negro (heritage site, about 5 km), Manaus Brazil Temple (church, about 10 km), Balsa (attraction, about 10 km), Ruínas da Represa da Cachoeira Grande (waterfall, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Manaus?

    184 places on Spotwander: 69 churches, 32 parks, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 beaches & coast, 18 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Manaus?

    Centro de Treinamento Maromba, about 1 km by road; Cruzada Dos Militares Espíritas de Manaus (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Manaus?

    Chafariz Do Millennium, about 1 km by road; Parque Dos Bilhares (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Manaus?

    Laguinho da Vivenda Verde, about 1 km by road; Reservoir Do Mocó (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Manaus?

    Start in Manaus, visit Museo Do Índio, then Palácio Rio Negro, then Igreja de São Sebastião, then Manaus Brazil Temple, then Ruínas da Represa da Cachoeira Grande, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Manaus?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Manaus

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Manaus’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Manaus on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.