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Municipality of Amazonas, Brazil
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São Gabriel da Cachoeira is a city on the shores of the Negro River, in the state of Amazonas. Most of its inhabitants are Indigenous people.
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Parque National Pico da Neblina
This is the second largest Brazilian Park, and the third largest in Latin America. It has a diversity of landscapes. Its mountain ranges are located on a culminating point of Brazil, the Neblina Peak, with an altitude of 3014 m, a permanent target of attention by scientists and researchers. The vegetation of the area includes several formations, and is home to the richest fauna in the country, with many species threatened of extinction. The visits should be booked and only made accompanied by a guide. To obtain further information, call the park’s main office (+55 97 3471-1617).Fax: +55 (97) 3471-1017 / 3471-3008.
Regional cuisine. Nice place with balcony and a beautiful garden.
A sandwich and snack bar.
Pizzas, sandwiches and some finger food. Two kiosks with a view to the Rio Negro.
Hotel Cimarne
ALARNE (Área de Lazer do Rio Negro), previously CIMARNE, is a military hotel but when available, anyone can stay there.
Located on the small island with the same name in the Negro River. Wooden chalets decorated with indigenous theme.
Private room with air-con, bathroom and breakfast – 45 R$ for one person, 70 R$ for two. Dorm with fan and breakfast – 25 R$ person. They also offer local day tours. The owners also have a HI hostel in Manaus (the Hostel Manaus - http://www.hostelmanaus.com).
Offers simple rooms with TV and air-con.
Hotel Uaupés
By boat
The most poetic access is via the Negro River. A slow cargo boat takes about three to four days travel to reach the city, leaving from the Porto de São Raimundo in Manaus.
The city is small enough to walk everywhere. A limited number of taxis may be found around the city. There are a few boat services to get to nearby King's Island, in the middle of the river.
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