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During the tour, stops are made at the Rio Negro bridge and at Porto, making the tour even more dynamic and charming. O meeting of the Waters that occurs in the river is one of the postcards of Manaus, in addition to being a Brazilian natural heritage. Undoubtedly it is the most popular tour in the capital of Amazonas by tourists.
Furthermore, the whole environment is magical, as expected for a city that is surrounded by the Amazon rainforest. The natural phenomenon of meeting of the Waters is an attraction, many visitors come from all over the world to check out what happens at the beginning of the Amazon River. Therefore, see below for tips and information about the tour and plan your vacation to also see this natural wonder up close.
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The meeting of the waters
O meeting of the Waters of the Rio Negro with the Rio Solimões occurs due to chemical differences between them, such as density, temperature and current velocity. Thus, while the Solimões River has a current of 4 to 6 km/h and a temperature of 22 ºC, the Rio Negro has a slower current of 2 km/h and a higher temperature of 28 ºC.
Thus, the waters of the Solimões River have more sediments and their color is more muddy, while the waters of the Rio Negro are more acidic and darker. All these differences mean that when they meet, they don't mix quickly.
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They need to run for more than 6 km to finally merge and mix, performing the phenomenon so famous all over the world. Soon, due to this, the river has one of the most incredible tourist spots in the country. When they unite, they form the famous Amazon River.
How does visitation to the meeting of the waters work?
The first step is to look for a tourist agency that conducts the tour. Upon entering the boat, a few stops are made to see Ponta Negra, part of the Historic Center of Manaus, the Port and the Rio Negro Bridge. The Rio Negro Bridge is the largest cable-stayed river bridge in Brazil. It is suspended by cables, reaching about 3.6 kilometers in length.
In addition, it also has the second position among the largest river bridges in the world. Only the bridge over the Orinoco River in Venezuela surpasses it. In addition, a stop is made at the floating gas station for passengers to go to the bathroom, or buy something or other item they want.
Therefore, at a certain point of the tour, it is possible to begin to visualize the phenomenon of meeting of the Waters. The boat gradually decreases its speed and slowly approaches the clear line between the rivers. It is possible to clearly observe the line that limits the Rio Negro and the Rio Solimões.
At that moment, people start taking their cell phones out of their pockets to take photos and videos of this incredible event in the meeting of the Waters of the rivers. After about 20 minutes of sailing observing the phenomenon, the guide explains the reason for this separation between the rivers.
A good tip is to put your hand in the water to feel the difference in temperature between the rivers, in addition, the colors are clear. The walk through meeting of the Waters from Rio Solimões and Rio Negro is quiet and suitable for people of all ages.
In addition, depending on the boat trip you hire, you can still go around the Janauari Reserve, where you can observe alligators, birds, and the famous Victoria Regia. In addition, it is possible to take a canoe trip on the igapó and igarapé and eat good typical food in one of the restaurants in the riverside villages. The establishments are floating and full of charm.
The whole tour is focused on the appreciation of the environment. Therefore, it is not possible to enter the waters and take a bath. In addition, when entering the boat, the use of life jackets is mandatory.
See some tips about the tour
The rainy season is the best time to take the tour, as the rivers are full, between March and August. Also, to rock the photos, choose to take them a few meters away from the meeting of the Waters. This way the lines will be sharper.
Be sure to use sunscreen, in addition to taking your sunglasses. Also, it is recommended to take some quick snacks, such as cookies and cereal bars, in addition to a bottle of water. If it's the rainy season, take a raincoat so you don't get all wet.
