Amazonas
Brazil
![The Meeting of Waters (Portuguese: Encontro das Águas) is the confluence between the Rio Negro, a river with dark (almost black colored) water, and the sandy-colored Amazon River or Rio Solimões, as it is known the upper section of the Amazon in Brazil. For 6 km (3.7 mi) the river's waters run side by side without mixing. It is one of the main tourist attractions of Manaus, Brazil.
This phenomenon is due to the differences in temperature, speed and water density of the two rivers. The Rio Negro flows at near 2 km per hour at a temperature of 28°C, while the Rio Solimões flows between 4 to 6 km per hour at a temperature of 22°C. [1]](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143209/bc802068-f268-4daa-b6be-c37da75af4e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
Popular cities in Amazonas
Manaus
Known for Opera, Tours and Excursions
Get away to Manaus! Enjoy the riverfront, jungle, and opera.
Reasons to visit
- Amazon Arena
- Ponta Negra Beach
- Meeting of Waters
Parintins
Known for Islands, Mountains and Festivals
Come to Parintins and enjoy its island views, mountain views, and festivals.
Presidente Figueiredo
Known for Waterfalls, Forests and Nature
Get away to Presidente Figueiredo! Enjoy the waterfalls and more.
Santa Isabel do Rio Negro
Known for Mountains
Escape to Santa Isabel do Rio Negro! Enjoy its mountain views.
Itacoatiara
Venture to sights like Itacoatiara Lookout and Amazon River as you discover Itacoatiara.
