Novo Airão

Novo Airão is a municipality in Brazil's Amazonas state, situated along the Rio Negro. The area is covered in rainforest and contains portions of two major national parks with their ecosystems intact.

The settlement began in 1668 when Portuguese Jesuits established an outpost at the mouth of the Jaú River. This early foundation was part of European expansion into the Amazon region.

Indigenous peoples of the region shaped how communities relate to the Rio Negro and the forest around them. This connection to water and land remains visible in how people live and move through the area.

The area is best reached by boat since the river is the main transport route. Visitors should prepare for tropical weather and work with local guides to explore safely.

The area contains a large island archipelago called Anavilhanas with hundreds of river islands. This island cluster creates a shifting landscape that changes dramatically with the seasons.

Location: Amazonas

Elevation above the sea: 45 m

Shares border with: Presidente Figueiredo, Caapiranga, Manaus, Barcelos, Codajás, Iranduba, Manacapuru, Rorainópolis

GPS coordinates: -2.62083,-60.94389

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:29