Rio Negro
Manaus, Brazil
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- Area
- 4,402 mi²
- Type
- City in Brazil
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Is Manaus on the Rio Negro?
Geography of Manaus Located in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, Manaus sits at the confluence of the Rio Negro and the Amazon River.
Can you swim in the Rio Negro, Brazil?
Swimming in the river is perfect as the temperature of the water is ideal and there is no sticky feeling after getting out, as there is after swimming in the sea.
What is Rio Negro known for?
The Rio Negro is one of the Amazon's largest tributaries, famous for its dark waters, called “black waters”, due to the tannins produced by decomposing plants in the forest. This natural phenomenon gives the river a unique appearance, distinctive from other rivers in the region.
Why is it called the Rio Negro?
The name Rio Negro means “Black River”, but its waters are not exactly black. The true color of the water is similar too a cup of really strong tea, which has a very dark brown color. The color of the river comes from the tannin-rich mulch of the rainforest floor.