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Take a trip to Manaus on your Brazil Vacation
The capital of the state of Amazonas, Manaus is a major ecotourism destination in northern Brazil found at the confluence of the Negro and Solimões Rivers. It serves as an urban centre within the jungle for those on a Brazil vacation package.
Originally founded as the Fort of Saõ Jose do Rio Negro by the Portuguese in 1669, the area was later recognized as a town called Manaus (“Mother of the gods”) in 1832. Manaus was then designated as a city in 1848. From 1890 to 1920, Manaus became integral to the Brazilian rubber boom that led to great prosperity and wealth throughout the region and much of northern Brazil. However, as more immigrants arrived to take advantage of the rubber industry there were too many mouths to feed and the city greatly suffered. Manaus began to recover when it was declared a duty-free zone in 1967 and remains a hub of finance in northern Brazil.
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Brazil is great to visit all year round, but December to March is ideal for experiencing the vibrant summer energy and major events like Carnaval. For those who want to search for wildlife in the Amazon & Pantanal, I would suggest April to October
Travelers must plan for diverse weather as the country ranges from tropical in the north (Amazon rainforest -with high humidity and rain) to temperate in the south, with hot, dry inland areas and a semi-arid Northeast region experiencing less rain
There is so much to love about Brazil. Not only does it have stunning natural beauty - think the Amazon rainforest or its famous beaches - but it has such a vibrant and diverse culture filled with music, dance and delicious food
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