Benjamin Constant

Benjamin Constant is a municipality positioned within the Brazilian kingdom of Amazonas. Its populace became 26,191 and its vicinity is 8,793 km². The town is placed by way of the confluence of the Javary River and the Amazon, near the border with Peru. However, there are not any customs or immigration facilities in Benjamin Constant, and access and exit formalities take location at Tabatinga on the other bank of the Amazon. There are not any roads into Benjamin Constant and the handiest access is via river boat.

By fast boat it's far about 31 hours from Manaus approximately 7 days via sluggish boat. The nearest airport is at Tabatinga, 2 hours via boat. The location is inhabited by Ticuna Indians. The Magüta Museum inside the city is dedicated to their way of life and language. In 1988 the city became the scene of the homicide of 14 Ticunas in a dispute among them and logging interests. The city was named after the Brazilian progressive Benjamin Constant.