On the banks of
the Amazon River, the city has inherited a rich past, through the rubber cycle,
with its gorgeous Opera House and the Municipal Market. Getting into the Amazon
rainforest, exploring its biodiversity, fauna and flora is not just a fantasy.
From Manaus, by ship or boat, countless forest hotels can be reached which
offer tourist experiences with a focus on adventure, contemplation and learning
something new. In the month of June, in the neighboring city of Parintins, the
spectacular folklore festival of Parintins takes place. It is a mixture of
theatre shows, music and dance inspired by legends and the customs of
indigenous tribes and Amazonian communities.
Opera House, wikipedia
Meeting of the waters between Solimões and Negro rivers, wikipedia
Feeding the pink dolphins close to a lodge in the Amazon rainforest
The Amazon
championship has gained competitiveness over the last few years with the
arrival of new clubs, which has divided local passions. Among the teams that
have come out on top at the State level are Nacional, which owns the greatest
number of titles, Fast Clube, São Raimundo and Rio Negro.
Arena Amazonia, photo by Bruno
For the World
Cup, the expectations are high. The Amazônia
Arena, constructed especially for the competition, substitutes the
traditional stadium Vivaldão. The space, ready and prepared for various sports,
has capacity for 42.3 thousand people, who will be able to watch four World Cup
games in 2014 in the group stage, featuring an amazing one: England versus
Italy, opening the works for group D. Portugal, United States and Switzerland
are also relevant teams willing to challenge the heat in Manaus.
June 14th –Saturday - 10:00pm - England
x Italy (group D)
June 18th – Wednesday - 04:00pm - Cameroon
x Croatia (group A)
June 22nd - Sunday - 04:00pm - United
States x Portugal (group G)
June 25th - Wednesday - 05:00pm - Honduras
x Switzerland (group E)
The star Andrea Pirlo, one of the respected players of the Italian squad
The famous and Ballon D'Or 2013-2014 awarded Cristiano Ronaldo
Eliana Souza - SPin Brazil Tours
