Manaus might be surprising to those expecting to see only dense Amazonian jungle. The capital of the Amazon, its largest city and primary tourism hub, Manaus is a bustling urban centre permeated with brightly coloured residential homes, modern high-rise buildings and tour offices where you can book jungle lodges and river cruises. It is located on the banks of the Rio Negro, just a few kilometres from where it joins the Amazon River, a confluence known as the ‘Meeting of the Waters’, which is accessible by boat from Manaus. According to local lore, the two rivers run side by side for six kilometres without mixing and, in fact, it’s possible to feel the different temperatures of the two water sources by dipping your hand into the currents on either side of the vessel.
Embraced by the Amazon jungle and fringed by the gorgeous sandy beaches of the Tapajos, Alter do Chão, located in Brazil’s Pará state, is often referred to as the ‘Brazilian Caribbean’. The town is home to what has been named the most beautiful freshwater beach in the world - the powdery peninsula Ilha do Amor. Visitors can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, a variety of watersports, and great sundowners of fresh fish and beer. The Praia do Cajueiro is another fantastic option backed by a lovely promenade. Make sure to spend an afternoon at the Ponta do Cururú to do some dolphin spotting. This laid-back, well-kitted-out town is an excellent base for exploring the numerous natural parks and jungly surrounds. It’s also known for its sublime indigenous art store.
Situated in the Brazilian state of Para, the city of Belem serves as the capital of the state. It provides an excellent jumping-off point from which to explore Brazil's majestic Amazon River. This bustling metropolis is surrounded by wild tropical rainforest, is known for its historical charm, and features streets lined with mango trees. Visitors can look forward to exploring the Cidade Velha - the riverfront Old Town boasting perfectly preserved Colonial-era architecture; strolling through the Rodrigues Alves Wood Botanical Garden; and browsing the vibrant Ver-o-Peso Market. Other highlights include lush parks, fascinating museums, and restaurants serving delicious Indian cuisine.
Soure is a Brazilian municipality located in the northern state of Pará, on the island of Marajó, which is located in the Amazon River at its mouth. Its population as of 2008 is estimated to be 22,244 people. The area of the municipality is 3,512.863 km². The city belongs to the mesoregion Marajó and to the microregion of Arari.
The municipality is contained in the 59,985 square kilometres (23,160 sq mi) Marajó Archipelago Environmental Protection Area, a sustainable use conservation unit established in 1989 to protect the environment of the delta region.[1]
It contains the 27,464 hectares (67,870 acres) Soure Marine Extractive Reserve, a sustainable use conservation area created in 2001 that protects the coastal mangroves to the north of the municipal seat and along the north part of the Paracauari River.[2]
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