Manaus: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Manaus is the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Amazonas.

Manaus · CC BY-SA 4.0

Now in the cityManaus+26°CCloudy · sunrise 05:36 AMupdated 02:51 AM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map27

Exchange rateR$5.49per 1 $BRL — the local currencyas of Nov 3, 2026

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Essential travel only to partsEssential travel only, and only to part of the country.

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Removal of information about elections ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.

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Exercise increased caution in Brazil due to  crime  and  kidnapping . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Crime Violent crime occurs in urban areas, day and night. Crimes include murder, armed robbery, and carjacking. Gang activity and organized crime are widespread. and are often tied to the illegal drug trade.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory