Manacapuru
Manacapuruis the third most populous county in the state of Amazonas. The city that gave the county its name is situated where the Manacapuru River (a black river) enters the Rio Solimoes. The city of Manacapuru is approximately 52 miles from Manaus by road and 63 miles by river. If a visitor comes by car or bus they take a ferry from Manaus to Iranduba and then follow a two lane road to Manacapuru.
Known as the Solimões Little Princess, Manacapuru was founded on February 15, 1786 in a Mura Indian village. On July 16, 1932 it was declared city and has been growing ever since.
As in most areas of Amazonas the economy is based in fishing, agriculture and tourism.
Manacapupru celebrates its heritage of native and European cultures with the Ciranda, a festival that takes place in the last week of August. The Festival brings together rhythms, dances, songs, allegories and multicolored fantasies that entertain all who watch.
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