palacio rio negro

We picked up a booklet from the Tourist Office for what to do in Manaus. Palacio Rio Negro was supposed to be open op SundaysUnfortunately the security was able to tell that this was not the case in several months. So a huge disappointment. Especially because of Carnaval a lot of musea were closed for several other reasons

It is a simple building, whose location does not help much to appreciate it. Its surroudings, with an interesting park, makes it worthy a visit.

Another stop on our tour. Though unable to go inside, we walked around this grand building. Truly amazing architecture. A jewel in her time as now. Worth a stop and see.

Interesting from the city's historic point of view; beautiful wood: a quick visit; friendly guide; free. Get there before 4 p.m.

Two floors of fantastic exhibits! It's free to explore but a guide will greet you at the different room exhibits.

I found this building, the former Governor's Palace, interesting and accessible. Like the Opera House, the Palace was built during the Rubber Boom. The two-toned hardwood floors are similar, as is the architecture, although more residential and less sumptuous. If you're interested, as I am, in the intricacies of local Brazilian history, there's a lot to see here, with printed explanations in Portuguese and (generally good) English.The guide, who seemed to be a local student, was courteous and knowledgeable. I happened to take the tour with a group of three schoolgirls, maybe 10 or 11 years old, who seemed to be on their lunch break from school. Their interest was nice, and their "ooohs", "aaahs" and giggles added a grace note to the tour. I speak Portuguese so I can't comment on the guide's English ability, but she seemed to speak at least some. The tour was brief and it was free: tips are not sought but are graciously accepted. After the tour I was allowed to wander the house at my own speed and read some of the exhibits I missed. The guide stayed within eyeshot, but was polite and unobtrusive. It's a brief tour, but I found it worth the time.

This was a house build by a very wealthy german for his family when you see the house called by the town people a palace it really is and was. Don't miss it.

If you happen to be in the neighborhood... it is free, interesting starway. Not much. Another example of wealth during rubber boom.

Interesting history of how the rubber barons lived and the style of mansion they lived in. Also interesting furniture and fittings.

The tour itself is self-guided with little or no descriptions of what you are actually looking at other than the name on each room.It is however possible to use some imagination what it might have been like when it was being used.There are nice views from the rear of the Palace over the gardens.It is a pity that this building has little or no furniture in the rooms making the visit somewhat disappointing.

I was impressed about this construction and how it was planned and raised. The used noble materials and was an iconic building facing the waters.

Take the boat from Punto Davio - cost 7 Rias erach way and takes 20 mins. Although none of the staff speak English there is a guide card in English. Staff were really helpul. The security gurda has a two way radio and can contact the boats to check when the next one is due. The tour of the building etc takes about 30 minutes but is worth it for the location.

it used to be a house from one of the rubber barons. Amazonas was once the only place in the world where rubber was produces. This house shows a glimpse of how people lived at that time

It is the second nicest visit we had in the city of Manaus, after the Teatro Amazonas. Worth the trip if you have some spare time!

Within walking distance of the port, this 'palace' shows the opulence and splendour of the late 19th century in Manaus. This free museum was worth seeing.