Museu da Bolívia Brasileira
About This Museum
Tucked away in the small town of Porto Acre, this museum holds a unique and poignant story. It's dedicated to preserving the memory of the ephemeral Republic of Acre, a fascinating chapter where Bolivian and Brazilian histories violently collided in the Amazonian rubber boom. You won't find another place quite like it, focusing on a lost nation that never was. The collection feels deeply personal, gathered from the very soil on which this dramatic history unfolded.
Collection Highlights
Look for the fragile maps and documents from the short-lived independent state, alongside everyday items from rubber tappers and soldiers. Photographs of revolutionary leader Luis Gálvez Rodríguez de Arias offer a human face to the political struggle, while indigenous artifacts tell the older, deeper story of the land itself.
Visitor Information
It's a small, unassuming place, so take your time to absorb the details—you can easily cover it in an hour. The staff are often locals with a genuine passion for the area's history, so don't be shy about asking questions.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a modest, traditional Brazilian building with a simple facade that belies the complex tales held within its walls.
Contact & Location
Address: Brazil, Clay County, Indiana, United States
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