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Escape Manaus for an eight-hour cruise through Amazon rainforest to the Iracema and Sanctuary waterfalls near Presidente Figueiredo. Swim in natural pools, learn about river geology, and enjoy a regional lunch at Urubuí Park.
Escape Manaus for an eight-hour cruise through Amazon rainforest to the Iracema and Sanctuary waterfalls near Presidente Figueiredo. Swim in natural pools, learn about river geology, and enjoy a regional lunch at Urubuí Park.
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Operated by Gray Line Brazil · Presidente Figueiredo, Amazonas
A humid wind pushes down the highway as the bus leaves Manaus and the cityscape blurs into canopy. By midmorning the forest opens in flashes of rock and water: the Iracema falls arrives first, a ribboned drop that invites swimmers into a cold natural pool; later the Sanctuary reveals stacked curtains of white water and a small statue of Santa Clara perched above a shallow trampoline pool.
moderate.
6–8 hours.
Moderate fitness: able to manage 20-minute steep descents/ascent and short swims
The trip is about 107 km one-way; expect roughly 1.5–2 hours each way depending on traffic and stops.
Yes, there are natural pools at several falls like Iracema and the Sanctuary pool, but swimming depends on water levels and guide instructions.
Moderate fitness is recommended—short hikes with steep, suspended trails and stairs are involved; not ideal for those with serious back problems.
Lunch at Urubuí Park is included and features local dishes; notify the operator in advance about major dietary restrictions.
The region has long been used by indigenous and riverine communities; improved road access from Manaus in the late 20th century opened the waterfalls to day tourism.
Visitor numbers and litter can stress pools and trails; follow guide instructions, avoid single-use plastics, and support local vendors to fund conservation.
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