Grab your bags, walk out of arrivals at Manaus Airport (MAO-Eduardo Gomes Intl.), and collect your rental car. Which one you jump into depends on where you plan to go. If you’ll be mainly driving in downtown Manaus, around 7 miles from the terminal, choose something zippy. A compact car with good maneuverability will be ideal for those busy streets. But with a wealth of things to see, like the splendid wetlands of the region, there’s a good chance you’ll rack up those miles. A larger vehicle, like an SUV or a full-size car, will make longer road trips more comfortable.