Janauari Ecological Park
Parque Ecológico do Janauari
A lake ecological area near the river confluence, where you can see giant Victoria water lilies and paddle through flooded forest by canoe. It is a regular stop on half-day boat tours.
Lake Janauari lies on the south bank of the Negro River, opposite Manaus in Iranduba. It is an ecological area made up of lakes, swamps and flooded forest. Highlights include Amazon water lilies up to two metres across, sloths and parrots along the boardwalks, and canoeing through flooded forest (igapó). Visitors rarely come on their own. Instead, they usually join the city’s “river confluence” half-day or full-day tours, which often include a visit to a stilt-house village and lunch at a floating restaurant. In the rainy season, when water levels are high, small boats can navigate deep into the forest. In the dry season, some channels dry up, and visitors follow the boardwalks instead. Take care to protect yourself from the sun and mosquitoes.
Opening hours
Follows boat tour schedule (daytime)
Nearby sights
- Floating Port of Manaus
- Adolpho Lisboa Market
- Manaus Customs House
- Manaus Cathedral
- Palacete Provincial
- Manaus City Museum (Paço da Liberdade)
- Rio Negro Palace Cultural Centre
- Palace of Justice, Manaus