Lena2014年6月

If you're visiting Manaus your search for a place to stay is over. This is 100% where you want to stay. You must first know that the pictures on AirBnB do NOT do this apartment justice, it's gorgeous! Light, airy, well appointed, and very comfortable with a washing machine and fully equipped kitchen standing at the ready. Make sure to lower the blind if you like to sleep in as the sun comes up quite brightly around 6am. There's a preserve bordering the complex so don't be surprised to hear the animals. Second, Diego and Claudio are awesome! We felt like family from the moment Claudia picked us up at the airport until the moment we left. You could not ask for better hosts. We visited during World Cup 2014 and the apartment was just a short walk to the stadium, usually accompanied by our hosts (and their parents) who also had tickets. There are lots of small shops, restaurants, and a mall, all within walking distance (there's also a bus line near by and taxis are plentiful). Diego and Claudia were an absolute delight as they showed us around the city, encouraged new foods (try the tacaca!), took us to a family BBQ, and even went along on a river tour to serve as our translators with a few other visitors staying with one of their friends. Unless they decide to stop hosting, it's a given that we'll be staying with Diego and Claudia next time we're in Manaus.