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During the tour, stops are made at the Rio Negro bridge and in Porto, making the tour even more dynamic and charming. O meeting of the Waters which occurs on the river is one of Manaus' postcards, as well as being a Brazilian natural heritage. Without a doubt, it is the most popular tour in the capital of Amazonas among tourists.
Furthermore, the entire environment is magical, as expected for a city that is surrounded by the Amazon rainforest. The natural phenomenon of meeting of the Waters It is an attraction, many visitors come from all over the world to see up close what happens at the beginning of the Amazon River. Therefore, see below 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 speed of the current. Therefore, 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.
Therefore, the waters of the Solimões River have more sediment and are muddy in color, 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 have to run for more than 6 km to finally merge and mix, creating the phenomenon that is so famous throughout the world. Therefore, due to this, the river has one of the most incredible tourist attractions in the country. When they come together, they form the famous Amazon River.
How does the visitation to the meeting of the waters work?
The first step is to look for a tourism agency that offers the tour. When getting on the boat, there are a few stops 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 river and cable-stayed bridge in Brazil. It is suspended by cables, reaching approximately 3.6 kilometers in length.
In addition, it also ranks second among the largest river bridges in the world. Only the bridge over the Orinoco River in Venezuela surpasses it. Additionally, a stop is made at the floating gas station for passengers to go to the bathroom, or buy something or another item they want.
Therefore, at a certain point in the tour it is possible to begin to visualize the phenomenon of meeting of the Waters. The boat gradually reduces 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 began to take 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 and observing the phenomenon, the guide explains why there is a 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 tour through meeting of the Waters do Rio Solimões and Rio Negro is quiet and suitable for people of all ages.
Furthermore, depending on the boat trip you book, you can also take a trip around the Janauari Reserve, where it is possible to observe alligators, birds, and the famous water lily. Furthermore, 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 entire tour focuses on appreciating the environment. Therefore, it is not possible to enter the waters and take a bath. Furthermore, when entering the boat it is mandatory to use a life jacket.
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. Furthermore, to take your photos to the next level, choose to take them a few meters away from the meeting of the Waters. This way the lines will become clearer.
Be sure to use sunscreen and bring your sunglasses. It is also recommended to bring some quick snacks, such as cookies and cereal bars, as well as a bottle of water. If it's the rainy season, bring a raincoat so you don't get all wet.
