Presidente Figueiredo, Brazil: 3 places to see and
Explore Presidente Figueiredo, Brazil, approximately 2 hours from Manaus. This 119.8 km route connects the main town area with local accommodation options, serving as a base for accessing the region's renowned waterfall trails and natural attractions.
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- Places
- Start
- Main Town Area of Presidente Figueiredo
- End
- Local Hostel
- Stops
- 3
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Stops on this route
- Main Town Area of Presidente Figueiredo — Town center with monument surrounded by rainforest
- Manaus reference (2 hours from destination) — River port city where the Amazon and Negro rivers meet, serving as the primary gateway to Brazil's vast rainforest region and indigenous territories.
- Local Hostel — Accommodation with colorful rooms, included in tour package
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Presidente Figueiredo is about 2 hours from Manaus by car.
- Tip
- Book tours with Iguana Turismo for waterfall exploration. Contact: [email protected] or visit amazonbrasil.com.br
- Tip
- Wear closed shoes (boots or trainers) for waterfall trails; boots recommended as terrain is slippy, especially after rain.
- Timing
- First waterfall trail takes approximately 15 minutes to reach, with about 1 hour total at the location.
- Food
- Try local dishes like fried plantains, biscoito de polvilho (cassava biscuit), and tambaqui (Amazonian fish) at the town.
- Tip
- There are approximately 150 waterfalls in the region; tours typically visit only a few highlights.
- Tip
- Lagoa Azul (blue lake) is about 40 minutes away from the main town and features unique blue coloring due to clay deposits.
- Tip
- Do not swim directly next to powerful waterfalls like Cachoeiras das Araras; swim only in designated safe areas.
- Where to stay
- Local hostels are available for overnight accommodation in Presidente Figueiredo.
- Tip
- Cave at first waterfall (Maroaga cave) extends approximately 400 meters inside; guide will not take you deeper into the cave.
Video on this route
THE MAGICAL AMAZON 🇧🇷 Incredible Waterfalls! (Presidente Figueiredo)