THE BEST Sights and Attractions in Amazon Rainforest
From iconic landmarks to hidden gems — explore the best sights and attractions in Amazon Rainforest with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.
🏛️ Sights and Attractions in Amazon Rainforest
- Meeting of the Waters — The Meeting of the Waters is where the dark Rio Negro and the sandy Amazon River flow side by side without mixing for several kilometers near Manaus. The contrast is visible from boats.
- Anavilhanas Archipelago — Anavilhanas Archipelago is a group of river islands in the Rio Negro near Manaus. It is one of the world’s largest freshwater archipelagos and a base for lodge stays.
- Manaus Opera House — The Amazon Theatre in Manaus is an opera house built during the rubber boom with materials imported from Europe. It hosts performances and guided tours.
- Adolpho Ducke Botanical Garden — Adolpho Ducke Botanical Garden near Manaus is a research forest with trails and a canopy tower. It is one of the most accessible areas of primary Amazon forest near the city.
- Mamirauá Reserve — Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve protects flooded forest and is home to the uakari monkey. It is accessible by boat from Tefé and offers lodge stays.