Family Days Out in Manaus

October 31, 2026

Family days out in Manaus

Families in Manaus have a handful of reliable outings, from forest trails to an opera house tour. This page sorts them by what children can do, then covers the health and animal rules that matter most when you travel with them.

Where can children walk in the forest?

The Museu da Amazônia, MUSA, sits at Avenida Margarita 6305 inside the Adolpho Ducke Forest Reserve and runs forest trails. It opens daily from 08:30 to 17:00 and shuts on Wednesdays. One source reports free entry for under-fives, though you should confirm with the museum. Its tower reaches about 42 m, with roughly 242 steps between platforms at 14, 28 and 42 m, so ask about age rules and the climb. Booking is by WhatsApp, (92) 99280-9059, or email to agendamento@museudaamazonia.org.br . Everything else is on museudaamazonia.org.br .

Is Teatro Amazonas suitable for children?

Yes, and children up to 10 enter without paying. Adults pay R$20, or R$10 at half price. The visit is a guided walk through the building on Praça São Sebastião. It runs Tuesday to Saturday 09:00 to 17:00 and Sunday 09:00 to 13:00, and Monday hours are uncertain. Read the visiting notes on Portal Amazônia .

Is there a zoo?

The Zoológico do CIGS belongs to the Army’s jungle warfare training centre and shelters rescued native animals. Prices and hours need confirming at cigs.eb.mil.br . An undated report mentions free entry on the second Saturday of the month.

Where can children play outdoors?

Praia da Ponta Negra has a promenade and an amphitheatre on the western riverfront. The beach is broad mainly from about August to November, when the water is low. Stay out of the river channels.

What about a boat ride?

The boat from Marina do Davi to the Seringal Vila Paraíso museum costs R$21 each way. The museum is free and shows how rubber was tapped. It opens Monday to Saturday 09:00 to 15:00 (closed Wednesdays) and Sunday 09:00 to 13:00. One guide says boats run at weekends and holidays only.

What are the animal rules?

Keep animals at a distance. Never hold or pose with sloths, caimans, snakes or monkeys. Environmental officials and prosecutors have taken action against paid animal-photo businesses, and the Amazonas tourism agency tells visitors not to hold, chase or feed wildlife. Do not feed or touch river dolphins either.

What about health?

Yellow fever vaccination is recommended from nine months old for Amazonas, at least 10 days before arrival.
Malaria risk covers the whole state, so a doctor should advise on prevention about a month ahead.
Use DEET or picaridin repellent, and watch for dengue in towns.

Family tours

Look at kid-friendly outings on GetYourGuide .