Moon Beach (Praia da Lua)
Praia da Lua
A crescent-shaped river beach on the Rio Negro opposite Ponta Negra, reached only by boat. In the dry season the white sand contrasts sharply with the dark water, and it is quieter than the city beaches.
Moon Beach (Praia da Lua) lies on the left bank of the Rio Negro, a short distance upstream from Ponta Negra, and takes its name from its crescent-shaped sand. The only way to get there is by boat: a small boat from the jetty near Ponta Negra takes about 15 to 20 minutes, and trips are often combined with Tupé Beach or a Rio Negro boat tour. In the dry season the sandbanks are wide and the river is calm, which makes it good for swimming and sunbathing. At the water's edge, simple wooden shacks sell grilled fish. In the rainy season the beach is submerged, so it is not worth a dedicated trip then. Bring your own sunscreen and drinking water, and stay in the shallow areas.
Opening hours
Daytime (depends on ferry schedule)
Nearby sights
- Ponta Negra Beach
- Rio Negro Bridge
- CIGS Zoo
- Rubber Plantation Museum (Seringal Vila Paraíso)
- Tarumã Waterfall
- Arena da Amazônia
- Manaus City Museum (Paço da Liberdade)
- Palace of Justice, Manaus