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Parque Ecológico do Janauari
An area of lakes and igarapés (creeks) near the confluence of the Rio Negro and the Solimões, visited on boat trips from Manaus. It is known for its giant water lilies, with leaves up to 2 meters across, and for sightings of monkeys, sloths and birds.
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About Parque Ecológico do Janauari
The Parque Ecológico do Janauari protects an area of lakes, igarapés and flooded forest in Iranduba, on the bank of the Solimões River, near the Encontro das Águas (Meeting of the Waters) with the Rio Negro. It lies right across from Manaus and is part of the Encontro das Águas Environmental Protection Area.
Tourism at Lago Janauari began in the late 1960s, and today it is one of the most common stops on half-day boat trips from Manaus. Many itineraries combine the visit with the Encontro das Águas, where the two rivers run side by side without mixing.
The highlight is a lake covered with giant water lilies, the aquatic plant that symbolizes the Amazon, which you view from wooden walkways. There are also trails and canoe rides through the igapós, the forest that stands in water during the flood season, with a chance to see monkeys and many birds.
It is an easy outing, good for families and for anyone with little time in Manaus. The nature is less wild than in more remote reserves, but it gives a good first idea of the flooded forest.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
2 to 3 hours in the park; the full boat trip from Manaus usually takes half a day.
Best time
In the morning, when it is less hot and the animals are more active; at high water, in the first half of the year, canoes can go deeper into the igapós.
How to get there
Access is by boat from Manaus, crossing the Rio Negro toward the Encontro das Águas. Visits are usually made with agencies and boatmen that depart from the city's ports and marinas, on tours that include transportation.
Tip
Choose a tour that includes the Encontro das Águas and a canoe ride through the igapós, and bring a hat, sunscreen and insect repellent.
A look at the place
Parque Ecológico do Janauari in pictures
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Parque Ecológico do Janauari
Is Parque do Janauari in Manaus?
No. It is in Iranduba, across the river, but the trip leaves Manaus by boat and takes just a few hours.
How do I get to Lago Janauari?
By boat, with agencies and boatmen that depart from Manaus. Tours usually include the Encontro das Águas (Meeting of the Waters) on the same itinerary.
Can you see giant water lilies at Janauari?
Yes. The park has a lake covered with giant water lilies, which you view from wooden walkways.
How long does the trip last?
The boat trip with the Meeting of the Waters and Janauari usually takes half a day, round trip from Manaus.
What wildlife can you see at Janauari?
You often see birds and, with luck, monkeys in the trees of the flooded forest, especially on canoe rides through the igapós (flooded forests).