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PEACOCK BASS FISHING
ON THE AMAZON RIVER IN BRAZIL
OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Itinerary - Tours depart Miami for Manaus, Brazil on a comfortable Varig International Airline flight every Wednesday, with return travel back to Miami the following Thursday morning. The trip duration is 8 days/7 nights, with 5 days of unforgettable peacock bass fishing .
At the conclusion of your time aboard the Amazon Castaway, you will return to the city of Manaus. You will stay in the five star Hotel Tropical on the banks of the Rio Negro. The Hotel Tropical offers the finest of amenities including mini shopping mall, beautiful swimming pools with aquatic bars, health club with sauna and masseuse, its own mini-zoo, tennis courts, restaurants, coffee shop and bars. The beautiful native wood decor of the Tropical bespeaks of an era when Manaus was known as the "Paris of South America" - during the height of the rubber boom at the turn of the 20th century. Examples of that golden era which can be seen in a tour of Manaus are the Amazon Opera House (built in 1896), the Mercado Municipal (a mini-replica of the original Paris market that was built in 1892), the Rio Negro Palace and the Federal Building to name a few.
Shopping for native crafts in the Mercado Municipal, gift stalls around Centro, or gift shops near the Opera House is a favorite activity for many on their afternoon in Manaus. Precious and semi-precious jewels mined in Brazil, either un-mounted, or in beautiful custom jewelry pieces, are another favorite purchase for many of our clients. Amethysts, aquamarines, emeralds and topazes are among the best buys in this area, often being had for 1/3 to 1/2 of their stateside price.
 The groups often meet up for dinner together at a local Brazilian churrascaria (barbecue restaurant) or a restaurant serving local fish and seafood dishes. After dinner options include an open air show of regional Boi-Bumba dancers, or a visit to a local club to experience some live Brazilian music and dancing. Whatever your desires for your day in Manaus, our manager (who is not only a resident of the area, but married to a local Brazilian girl) will be glad to give you some advice on the local hot spots for shopping, eating and entertainment. If the schedule allows for it, he will even accompany you into town to help with money changing, shopping and choosing from your evening options.
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