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Fun in the Jungle

An October 2000 trip to Manaus by Miami

Quote: For the cheapest vacation of your life, come to Manaus. You can live here like a king for $20/day. It is also the largest city in the Amazon Jungle.

    Fun in the Jungle

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    Overview

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    The birthday for Manaus is amazing and has everyone from Manaus watching and doing the traditional Boi Bumba dance. It is celebrated sometime in mid to late October. Tropical Hotel has a bar/nightclub that is good on Thursday & Saturday nights. All the people that have money go there. Sometimes they have special events at a side entrance and those are the most fun to attend. Just go where all the other people are walking. The Halloween party is great at the Tropical. If you want to feel like you want civilization, go to Amazonas Shopping. It is a mall with movie theaters, restaurants (including a McDonalds) and stores. Ponta Negra beach is nice to just walk around. One bar has danc...Read More

    Tropical Manaus Resort

    Hotel | "Tropical Hotel"

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    Very nice. Building is old though and furniture looks antique. The 2 pools are beautiful. Has a free zoo. Many activities like tennis, basketball, archery, horseback riding, but you have to pay for these extra activities.

    Member Rating 4 out of 5 on January 12, 2001

    Tropical Manaus Resort
    AV CEL TEIXEIRA 1320
    Manaus, Brazil
    55 92 6595000

    Novotel Manaus

    Hotel | "Novotel"

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    DO NOT STAY HERE!! Looks very nice at first, but the service is horrible! Don''t not order room service. You will eventually get into an argument with reception. They like to add things to your bill and will accuse you of taking things from the room or minibar even when you weren''t in the room the previous day or night. The pool is very dirty even though it may look clean. One accidental taste of the water and you''ll know why. It is also hot. If you want to stay in the Distrito Industrial, stay at the newly built IBIS. It has to be better than Novotel. If you are currently staying at Novotel, keep a book of what room service you ordered, calls you made, and anything you to...Read More

    Member Rating 1 out of 5 on January 12, 2001

    Novotel Manaus
    AVE MANDII 4 INDUSTRIAL DISTRI
    Manaus, Brazil
    55-55-21231211

    Adrianapolis Apart Service

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    Hotel

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    I highly recommend this place for many reasons.
    Staying at this facility is like staying in your own apartment while retaining the conveniences of a hotel. The suites have a living room and a kitchen and a balcony. The maid will still clean your room (and wash your dishes and utensils, which the hotel also provides). Also you have 24 hour room service and breakfast on the rooftop.
    The location is perfect. It is in the middle of Manaus. 1 mile from Amazon Theater, Centro shopping district, Amazonas Shopping mall, the Zoo, and everything else except Ponta Negro.

    Member Rating 4 out of 5 on January 12, 2001

    Adrianapolis Apart Service
    Adrianapolis
    Manaus, Brazil

    Le Chalet

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    Hotel

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    This is got to be one of the cheapest places to stay in Manaus. It is a lot of fun because it is not really a motel. They are little 1 room houses complete with a 1 car garage. The standard ''room'' is $30 reals ($15 US) a night. My favorite is the ''Piscina room''. It has a small alcove attached to the back with a small private pool. This model is $40 reals (20 USD) a night. All come with a minibar. The rooms are small with a 15'' x 15'' foot entrance room that has a table and the room has a round bed that can fit 2 people. It has no closets or drawers, but has a long table along 1 wall for your stuff. You can''t beat the price if you are on a limited budget. The place is not that bad and the r...Read More

    Member Rating 3 out of 5 on January 16, 2001

    Le Chalet
    Distrito Industrial
    Manaus, Brazil

    Mexicaliente

    Restaurant

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    I think this is the only place to get Mexican in Manaus. It is half indoors and half outdoors like many restaurants in Manaus. The food is pretty good. They have all the greats like Chimichangas, Burritos, Tacos, etc. But don't speak to them in Spanish. The proprietors are not Mexican. They are Brazilian.

    Member Rating 3 out of 5 on January 12, 2001

    Mexicaliente
    Close to Adrianopolis
    Manaus, Brazil

    Gaucho's

    Restaurant

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    I put "Other" to describe the cuisine at Gaucho's because I don't know what a churrascaria would be classified as. A churrascaria is a place where you sit at your table until guys with big slabs of different kinds of meat come around. If you want the type of meat they are offering, you raise your hand and they will give you a small portion. They constantly walk around with different meats. This restaurant is definitely not for vegetarians or other non-meat lovers. I like meat and I even thought it was too much.

    Member Rating 2 out of 5 on January 12, 2001

    Gaucho's
    Close to Adrianopolis
    Manaus, Brazil

    Allegro

    Restaurant

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    Reminds me of Houlihans or Bennigans in the US.
    Offers standard foods such as burgers and specialty pizzas (don't try the pizzas if you like NY/NJ pizza).
    Food isn't that good, but you can feel like you're in America for a little bit (until the waiter wants to take your order).
    Serves alcohol and has a buffet at certain times on certain days.

    Member Rating 2 out of 5 on January 12, 2001

    Allegro
    Amazonas Shopping
    Manaus, Brazil

    Oriental

    Restaurant

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    The Oriental is the only Korean restaurant in Manaus. The food is OK and very healthy like Korean and Japanese food usually is. I've had better Korean, but it is something different than constantly eating the meat filled dishes usually served down here. There is also a Japanese restaurant that is probably much nicer than this place located close by. I don't know what the name is, but ask the cab to go to 'Restoranchy Japonese'. They'll know where it is because I think it is one of the few Japenese restaurants here and should be the largest. Back to the Korean food. I've always enjoyed the Korean table barbeques that are served with many different vegetables. They also have the tradi...Read More

    Member Rating 4 out of 5 on January 16, 2001

    Oriental
    Close to Adrianapolis
    Manaus, Brazil

    Amazonas Shopping

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    Attraction

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    Amazonas Shopping (spelled exactly like that) is the largest shopping mall in Manaus. It is like a mall in America. It has 2 levels with many brand name stores. Most of the brand names are Brazilian though. It has a Hugo Boss and a McDonald's. It has 2 movie theaters, hair salons, a supermarket, hospital. Remember: Manaus is in the duty free zone so you will never pay tax. There are many many restaurants and fast food shops. If you are looking for inexpensive items like sandals, hats, or a cheap watch go to Centro on the weekends. You can get sandals for $5 reals and I bought a pretty nice watch for $35 Reals (It still works great after 4 months). Amazonas shopping is nice &...Read More

    Member Rating 4 out of 5 on January 16, 2001

    Amazonas Shopping
    Close to Adrianapolis
    Manaus, Brazil

    Teatro Amazonas

    Attraction

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    I probable shouldn't be writing about this, but if you like Theater you should know about this place. From what I've heard it is well known and very famous all over the world because a man had a dream to build a Opera in the rain forest and this is the product of his dream. The theater has been here a lone time, probably longer than most of the city. I think it dates back to 1890s. It must have been renovated many times because it is beautiful and looks brand new. It is very strange because it is in Centro which is one of the dirtiest districts in Manaus. It has many shady bars and strip clubs. It is strange to drive by and see people in tuxedos walk down the stairs of this palatial building at ni...Read More

    Member Rating 4 out of 5 on January 16, 2001

    Teatro Amazonas
    Centro
    Manaus, Brazil

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