Moon Beach, River beach along Rio Negro in Manaus, Brazil.
Description
Moon Beach is a river beach along the left bank of Rio Negro in Manaus, featuring white sand and clear water. The area is surrounded by dense forest vegetation, and the river's dark waters create a striking contrast against the light-colored shore.
History
The beach formed as a natural part of Rio Negro and was used by early Amazon residents as an important access point to the river. Over time, it developed into a regular meeting place for Manaus's growing population.
Culture
The beach serves as a gathering place where people from Manaus spend weekends with family and friends, enjoying informal meals and music. Visitors can observe how locals use the riverbank as a social space that reflects the region's way of life.
Practical
The beach is accessible by boat, with regular services departing from Marina David near the Tropical Hotel and taking about 10 minutes. Weekends tend to be busier and more lively, though visitors can go at any time depending on their preference for crowd levels.
Did you know?
The beach forms a natural crescent shape that gives the white sand a distinctive silhouette against the dark river waters. This geographical feature inspired the location's name and makes it easy to spot from the water.
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