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Best way to Manaus?
Currently rejuvenating some nerve endings in the nether region and enjoying Reveillon in Natal, Brazil. Next stage is going West into Venezuela. I want to cut down on the 6 day boat trip from Belem to Manaus. Anyone know if Santarem is truly accesible by road, (BR230, BR163), and if so is a boat from there,(3 days), an option?
Feliz Novo Ano.
Mick Pugh
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Hola,
There "should" be a road to santareme..... But it is rain-seison right now...
There is a phone-number you can call for info... but I don,t have it. It,s available at most fuel-stations (in brazil).
Have fun.
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i have heard that the road to santarem is truely miserable , becoming impassable in the rainy season .
my advice would be to put it i freight barge from belem to manaus for 7 to 8 days of tranquil bliss.
if you want phone numers etc let me know and i shall get them for you
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Thanks for you replies fellas. I will take your advice and head for Belem. Does the freight boat leave everyday? and what's "blissful" exactly about 7 days on a boat?
Mick
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there should be a boat most days. take a comfy hammock, a lot of food (the food on the boats is meagre and cr*p imho), booze and a lot to read/ a chess set/ anything to pass the time.
enjoy.
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