Acre’s cultural diversity is amazing. In Rio Branco, the state capital, it is also possible to experience unique natural beauty and socio-environmental tourism.

Rio Branco has many cultural attractions. You can start with the Autonomists’ Memorial, in which there is a museum that details the acquisition of the state of Acre by the Brazilian government. Don’t forget the Rio Branco Palace, which hosts permanent exhibits on the history of the local people, the construction of the palace, and the culture of native indigenous peoples. 

The Forest Library (Biblioteca da Floresta) is a special attraction. The visit includes a lecture on the indigenous ethnic groups in the Amazon region, a collection of forest sounds, and even an accurate copy of a typical rubber tapper’s home. 

The city offers great options for accommodations and entertainment. If you visit the “New Old Market” (Novo Mercado Velho), on the banks of Acre River, you will discover that the place has many bars and restaurants where you can purchase local items such as kitchen utensils and handicrafts, and try typical dishes, such as tacacá soup and the famous dish pirarucu-in-a-tailcoat (pirarucu de casaca). 

Across the illuminated footbridge over the river, you will find the Gameleira Boardwalk, where there is a huge state flag that can be seen from different locations in the city. The colorful houses, from when the city was still a rubber tapping site, decorate the scenery and make the boardwalk a wonderful place for a peaceful stroll.  

Take the opportunity to try some of the local delicacies. Some of them are peculiar, such as tucupi, a sauce made from cassava roots, and jambu, a leaf that numbs your tongue when you eat it. And everyone must add cupuaçu to their list. It is a local fruit from the Amazon, and it is used in desserts, such as mousses, or served in chocolate bonbons. There is also cupuaçu ice cream and cupuaçu jam.