Understand
São Gabriel da Cachoeira is located on the left margin of the Negro River, 850 km from Manaus. It has a strategic position bordering the countries of Colombia and Venezuela. The city is surrounded by the Amazon Forest and 90% of the population is composed of Brazilian Native Indians. The region combines, along the medium and high Negro River, 430 settlements that house 35 thousand Indians of 23 different groups. The city is also a base for mountaineers seeking to climb Pico da Neblina, the highest peak in Brazil.It's ok to go there by yourself, specially if you can speak some Portuguese. If this is not the case, it's recommended although not indispensable that you go through one of the many travel agencies in Manaus.
