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Acre Essentials

Acre's landscape is defined by the legacy of the Amazonian rubber boom and the environmental activism of Chico Mendes. This selection spans the capital, Rio Branco, and the historic town of Xapuri, highlighting the region's unique 20th-century history. Key sites include the German-inspired brick architecture of the Cathedral of Cruzeiro do Sul, museums dedicated to the rubber cycle, and preserved ecological reserves that showcase native Amazonian flora and fauna.

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Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Glória

A religious landmark in Cruzeiro do Sul featuring distinct German-influenced architecture and exposed brickwork.

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Casa de Chico Mendes

The preserved residence and national historic site in Xapuri where environmental leader Chico Mendes lived and was assassinated in 1988.

C

Museu da Borracha

A museum documenting the Amazonian rubber cycle through historical artifacts, photographs, and regional crafts.

D

Parque Ambiental Chico Mendes

A 57-hectare ecological reserve featuring native Amazonian vegetation, hiking trails, and a recovery center for local wildlife.

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E

Arena Acreana

The state's primary football stadium, also known as Arena da Floresta, built with a capacity for approximately 20,000 spectators.

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Praça dos Seringueiros

A central square in Rio Branco featuring monuments dedicated to the rubber tappers who shaped the regional economy.

G

Caixa d'água da 6 de Agosto

A historic elevated water tower and architectural landmark located in the 6 de Agosto neighborhood.

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Zoológico do Acre

Located within the Chico Mendes Environmental Park, this facility houses various species native to the Amazon rainforest.

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Museo do Xapury

A local history museum in Xapuri focusing on the Acre Revolution and the daily life of rubber tappers during the boom era.

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Parque do Tucumã

An urban leisure area in Rio Branco equipped with walking tracks, bicycle paths, and outdoor exercise equipment.

K

Igreja de São Sebastião

A historic church in Xapuri noted for its role during the 1902 revolution for Acre's independence from Bolivia.