Bosque da Ciência (INPA)
Bosque da Ciência
An urban forest park run by the National Institute for Amazon Research (INPA), where you can see manatees, otters, monkeys and arapaima up close. Suitable for families.
The Bosque da Ciência is managed by the Brazilian National Institute for Amazon Research (INPA). It is a secondary rainforest of about 13 hectares in the middle of the city. Wooden boardwalks and elevated walkways wind through it, and squirrel monkeys, agoutis and many species of birds are often seen. The manatee pool houses rescued Amazonian manatees. There are also exhibits on otters, arapaima, and caimans, as well as a small science museum. Plants such as the walking palms (the “trees that walk”) are a special feature. Admission is inexpensive, at a few reais. The park is closed on Mondays, and opening hours follow INPA’s official schedule. The site is hot and humid with plenty of mosquitoes, so visiting in the morning is recommended. It is about 20 minutes by taxi from the city centre.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun about 09:00–16:00 (check official source)
Nearby sights
- Centro Cultural Povos da Amazônia
- Arena da Amazônia
- Rio Negro Palace Cultural Centre
- Church and Square of São Sebastião
- Amazon Theatre
- Palace of Justice, Manaus
- Palacete Provincial
- Manaus Cathedral