Manacapuru

Manacapuru with more than 82,000 inhabitants, the third largest city in the Brazilian state of Amazonas. The city is located 84 km from Manaus, and is connected by a paved road with her. But first you had to 2011, the car ferry São Raimundo use to come over the Rio Negro. Since October 24, 2011 you can drive on the built road bridge Ponte Rio Negro. Manacapuru is located on the Solimões, a river which rises in Peru. The city lives mainly of brick plants, plantations and fishing. Manacapuru celebrates every year in June, the foundation of the city with shows, street festivals and various attractions. Near the town lies the Lago das Piranhas or the beach Orla do Miriti.