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- German
- English
Step into the intoxicating, grandiose, and ultimately doomed world of Belle Époque Manaus. On this immersive journey, you will uncover the staggering duality of a city built on a paradox: breathtaking European opulence funded by unimaginable human exploitation in the deep Amazon. From prefabricated British customs houses to the glittering dome of the Teatro Amazonas, discover how a single commodity—rubber—created overnight millionaires, fueled boundless hubris, and led to a devastating collapse when a few stolen seeds changed the world forever.
- A 4.0 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 123 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Power, Protest & Civic Spaces
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From the main transit hub in Manaus, take local transit toward Mercado Municipal Adolpho Lisboa. Walk the final stretch to Mercado Municipal Adolpho Lisboa, R. dos Barés, 46 - Centro, Manaus - AM, 69005-020. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
From Teatro Amazonas, Av. Eduardo Ribeiro, 659 - Centro, Manaus - AM, 69010-001, walk to the nearest transit stop and travel back to the main transit hub in Manaus. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1Adolpho Lisboa Municipal Market
A stunning iron market built in 1882 with materials from the UK, inspired by Parisian design, marking the beginning of Manaus's transformation.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
A striking red brick customs house prefabricated in Liverpool, serving as the chokepoint for the immense wealth of the rubber trade.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Palacio Rio Negro
The extravagant former residence of German rubber baron Waldemar Scholz, symbolizing the extreme individual opulence and sudden ruin of the era.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The former home of the visionary governor who transformed Manaus, whose tragic suicide foreshadowed the city’s decline.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Palacio da Justica
A grand edifice of law that stood in stark contrast to the human rights abuses occurring in the jungle to generate the city’s wealth.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The social epicenter of the era, featuring an iconic wavy mosaic pavement where the ultra-rich promenaded.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Teatro Amazonas
The breathtaking opera house built in 1896, serving as the ultimate monument to the ambition and eventual silence of the rubber boom.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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