I have read that women alone are not well thought of in Brazil. I am interested in going to Manaus, and do a couple of day trips on the river and surrounding area. Any one with tips on being a female here alone? And how easy is it to swim with the pink dolphins?
Thanks!

Rose, there's no reason to worry unless you're planning to hitchhike or you're drop dead gorgeous. Nobody is going to care on that big plane to Manaus. Manaus is a sizeable city and you'll be invisible to anyone who's not trying to sell you stuff. Day trips are full of tourists who are preoccupied with their cameras and sunscreen. Enjoy Brazil! (Google botos and Manaus for swimming opportunities with the dolphins--we enjoyed that.)

Thank you, Marija. I am not young, gorgeous or a hitch hiker, it sounds like I will be fine.
Rose

Hi Rose;

I am going to Manaus with my wife in January and found a couple of places that may be of interest to you: Anavilhanas Jungle lodge booked through Viverde and Maguire's Guesthouse B&B. They look like they would be ideal for a single woman and the lodge has outings too see the pink dolphins.

Bon Voyage

Thanks, Christo.
I have looked at that lodge after reading your comments, and it may well be perfect. I hope you will write about your trip when you return---and I hope you have a wonderful time.

We have just returned from Uacari Lodge upriver from Tefe, one of the few eco lodges in the Amazon. We visited the researchers studying the boto as one of the trips which was very interesting.

I'd highly recommend the lodge, but the Mamirauá Reserve is not an area where swimming with dolphins is encouraged or possible.

http://www.uakarilodge.com.br/Default_en.aspx

Rosewillow, you can read about our stay at Anavilhanas here:
http://www.fodors.com/community/sout...-to-brazil.cfm