Manaus Brazil Vacation Near Jungle River Beach

Jungle Beaches Amazon Beaches Amazon Waterfalls

Discover the natural beauty of the mighty Amazon River and the biggest rainforest in the world. From the City of Manaus, you can take a boat or canoe down the Rio Negro into the heart of Amazon Jungle to the beautiful sandy beaches along the Amazon rivers and tributaries. Sun and swim along the picturesque white sandy beaches on the Rio Negro and experience a unique Amazon adventure. Fish in the waters, taste exotic and watch y spectacular sunsets. Beaches are formed during the dry season, which lasts from August to November, when the river recedes. Starting in December, the river rises and the waters invade the sand and the woods along its banks. The most popular Amazon river and coastal beaches are Praia de Ponte Negra, Praia da Lua, Praia de Tupe, Praia Grande and Praia de Barbie.

Amazon Beaches Near Manaus

• Ponta Negra Beach (Praia de Ponte Negra). Located 13 km from downtown Manaus, Ponta Negra Beach is the city’s most popular river beach, a significant tourist attraction and a vibrant nightlife area. This picturesque fine sand beach on the Rio Negro River (Black River) is a destination of natural beauty and artistic culture, and the sunsets from this beach are an extraordinary sight. When the river is low, the sand at Ponta Negra is uncovered to the river bed revealing a dramatic contrast to the dark water. The Ponte Negra beachfront features an intimate cove beach on the warm waters of the river, as well as beach volleyball courts, a cycle way, a belvedere, playground, and an expansive sidewalk with bars, restaurants and snack bars. Ponte Negro Beach also has a modern amphitheatre with a 15,000 people capacity for shows and exciting events. Ponte Negra Beach is the perfect place to sit down with a beer in the evenings, enjoy the boi dances performed in streetside cafés, and watch the Rio Negro flow gently by. Beyond the sandy beach at Ponte Negra, you’ll find an interesting zoo, an orchid greenhouse and preserved woods that are open for public visits.
• Tupé Beach (Praia do Tupé). Located approximately 34 km from Manaus, Praia do Tupé is a white sandy beach on the Negro River that is well frequented by sun bathers on holidays and weekends. The Beach National Tupe is one of the few beaches in the Amazon recognized as a Heritage Tourism site. When the waters of the Negro River recede, the beach can reach over 80 meters, but when the waters rise during the rainy season the beach is reduced to a 20 meter-width stretch of sand. Accessible by boat or land, Tupe Beach is a popular spot for catching some rays and playing in the dark waters of the Rio Negro.
• Moon Beach (Praia da Lua. Located on the left bank of the Negro River, 23 km from Manaus, Praia da Lua is a sandy beach shaped like a crescent moon with vegetation of rare natural beauty. With a great stretch of white sand and clear, cold water, this is the perfect Amazon river beach to play under the Brazilian sun and cool off in the refreshing waters. Accessed only by boat, Moon Beach is one of the most popular beaches and tourist attractions in Manaus, Amazonas.
• Golden Beach. Located in rural Manaus on the margin of Tarumã stream, 10 km off the tourism avenue of Tarumã, Golden Beach is accessible by land or river. The beach offers a camping area, bar, a restaurant, and a parking lot.
• Praia Grande. Located in the State of São Paulo, Brazil, near Santos, Praia Grande is wonderful family vacation destination with large, beautiful beaches that are perfect for relaxing, kite flying, surfing, swimming, jet skiing, fishing, frescobol, and playing on the golden sands and waves of the Atlantic Ocean. The most frequented beach of Ubatuba, the northern shores of Sao Paolo, Praia Grande is a sensational surf spot and an idyllic beach for water sports. Surrounded by lovely coconut trees, the peaceful shore sidewalk along Castello Branco that hugs the beach is a great place for a morning walk or enjoying a drink in the afternoon or evening. The avenue long the beach offers an array of shopping, dining and entertainment. The 22-mile cycle and walking path is an awesome ride or stroll along the spectacular Praia Grande coast. The best beaches are Boqueirão (in town), which offers a beautiful sandy stretch with live concerts, Canto do Forte and Guilhermina. [Top]

Amazon River Waterfalls

• Paricatuba Waterfall. This cascading waterfall, located on the right bank of the Negro River, along a small tributary, is formed by sedimentary rocks and is surrounded by abundant native vegetation. A great time to visit by boat along the river is from August to February.
• Love Cascade. Located in the Guedes bayou, Love Cascade flows with cold, crystal clear water. The cascade is accessible only by boat followed by a hike through the Amazon Forest.
• Lion Waterfall. Located on km 34 off the Manaus-Itacoatiara Highway, Lion Waterfall is a pleasant place to spend the day playing and bathing in the clear, cold cascading waterfall. [Top]