Sunset at Ponta Negra Beach. Reproduction/X With the arrival of the Amazon summer, the reduction in river levels transforms the landscape of several municipalities in Amazonas. Sandbanks appear on the banks of rivers and form temporary beaches that attract residents and tourists looking for river bathing, leisure and contact with nature. The low-water period usually reveals some of the state's top freshwater beach destinations. g1 brought together seven options and explains how to get to them. ? Join the g1 AM channel on WhatsApp 1. Ponta Negra Beach – Manaus Ponta Negra Beach, in Manaus. Photo: Disclosure Located in the West Zone of Manaus, Praia da Ponta Negra is one of the most accessible options for those who want to enjoy the Amazonian summer without leaving the capital. The space has a boardwalk, common areas, kiosks and structures to receive visitors. ?How to get there: Access is via Avenida Coronel Teixeira, in the West Zone of Manaus. The place has parking and public transport lines that pass through the region. Access to the beach is free. 2. Praia do Tupé – Manaus Located about an hour by boat from Manaus, Praia do Tupé is a slightly more isolated paradise, perfect for those looking for tranquility and contact with nature. Disclosure/Amazonastur Within the Tupé Sustainable Development Reserve (RDS), the beach is one of the capital's best-known natural destinations. The place brings together white sand, waters of the Rio Negro and forest areas, as well as traditional communities that welcome visitors. ?How to get there: Access is by boat. One of the options is to use speedboats that leave from Marina do Davi, in the Ponta Negra region, West Zone of Manaus, with prices that can vary between R$10 and R$20 per person. The journey takes around 30 minutes, depending on river conditions. 3. Açutuba Beach – Iranduba Açutuba Beach became one of the tourist attractions in Amazonas after the inauguration of the Rio Negro Bridge g1 AM Açutuba Beach is one of the most popular among residents of the Metropolitan Region of Manaus during the low tide of the Rio Negro, between July and October. Located in the municipality of Iranduba, the destination draws attention for its extensive stretches of sand and the possibility of spending the day in contact with nature. ?How to get there: Leaving Manaus, visitors must cross the Jornalista Phelippe Daou Bridge and follow the AM-070 highway, Estrada Manoel Urbano. Access to the beach is at km 30 of the highway, via a side road. Access to the beach is free. 4. Miriti Beach – Manacapuru Miriti Beach, in Manacapuru. Disclosure/City Hall of Manacapuru Praia do Miriti, in Manacapuru, is an option for those who want to leave the capital and visit a river beach in the interior of the Amazon. During the dry period, the region gains areas of sand that attract visitors for bathing and leisure. ?How to get there: Departing from Manaus, access is via the AM-070 highway to Manacapuru. From the city, visitors follow local roads to the beach area, depending on access conditions during the period. On-site parking is paid and can cost up to R$20. 5. Praia da Lua – Manaus Praia da Lua, in Manaus, is an option to cool off during the Amazon summer. Disclosure/Amazonastur Located on the banks of the Rio Negro, Praia da Lua is one of the best-known freshwater beaches in Manaus. The place receives visitors mainly during the low-water period. There, you can find restaurants and leisure activities. ?How to get there: Access is exclusively by boat. Speedboats usually leave from Marina do Davi, in the Ponta Negra region, West Zone of Manaus, with prices that can vary between R$10 and R$20 per person. The journey takes around 10 to 15 minutes, depending on river conditions. 6. Praia do Japonês – Iranduba Praia do Japonês, in Iranduba. Disclosure/Praia do Japonês Praia do Japonês is another popular option among residents of the Metropolitan Region of Manaus during the beach season. Located on the banks of the Rio Negro, in Iranduba, the place brings together freshwater landscapes and Amazonian vegetation, as well as restaurants. Access to the beach is free, but parking is paid and prices vary between R$15 and R$30 for motorbikes and cars. ?How to get there: Leaving Manaus, visitors must cross the Ponte Jornalista Phelippe Daou and follow the AM-070 highway, Estrada Manoel Urbano, towards Iranduba. Access is by road to the beach area. 7. Praia de Paricatuba – Iranduba Praia Paricatuba is in the village of Paricatuba, in Iranduba, on the banks of the Rio Negro, and is one of the best-known river beaches in the Metropolitan Region of Manaus. The tour may also include a visit to the historic Ruins of Paricatuba, built at the end of the 19th century and transformed into one of the village's main tourist attractions. From here, you can also enjoy views of the Rio Negro. ?How to get there: Leaving Manaus, access is via the Ponte Jornalista Phelippe Daou and the AM-070 highway (Manoel Urbano). At km 21 of the road, there is a branch on the right that leads to Vila de Paricatuba. The route along the branch is about 10 kilometers to the community, where the beach is. Entry is free. Amazon summer and the search for light clothes: growth of the beachwear sector