Acre

Region · 🇧🇷 Brazil

Population 830,018

Area 158,169 km²

Time zone America/Rio_Branco

Official website www.ac.gov.br

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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.

11 places

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Amazon Geoglyphs

Acre's geoglyphs are massive geometric earthworks carved into the Amazonian soil, dating back approximately 2,000 years. These ditches and embankments, forming precise circles, squares, and hexagons, were created by complex pre-Columbian societies. Revealed largely by modern deforestation, these archaeological sites served ceremonial and social functions rather than defensive ones, challenging previous assumptions about the density and sophistication of ancient populations in the upper Amazon basin.

10 places

Religious sites

This collection highlights the diverse spiritual landscape of Acre, Brazil, ranging from the architectural landmark of the Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Glória in Cruzeiro do Sul to various denominational hubs in Rio Branco. The selection includes Catholic parishes, Presbyterian congregations, and Evangelical churches, reflecting the region's religious heritage and community centers. These sites feature local architectural styles and serve as central points for both traditional liturgy and modern worship services.

7 places

Parks & Nature in Acre

Acre’s landscape is defined by vast conservation units like the Alto Juruá Extractive Reserve, the first of its kind in Brazil, and the Santa Rosa do Purus National Forest. These areas preserve the Amazon’s biodiversity while supporting traditional livelihoods. In urban centers like Rio Branco and Cruzeiro do Sul, the Horto Florestal and cultural squares like Praça dos Seringueiros provide green spaces that honor the region’s history of rubber extraction and indigenous heritage.

10 places