Manaus, Brazil

Manaus Rubber Museum & Indigenous Village

Learn the History of Brazil's Golden Age and Immerse Yourself in Local Life Embark on a speedboat ride along the Rio Negro, visit a rubber museum and meet indigenous Amazonians. At the Seringal Felicidade rubber museum, on the bank of the Tarumá Mirim Creek, you will enjoy an introduction to the rubber industry and its boom during the 20th century. Learn how the affluent pioneers once lived and the extravagant lifestyles they enjoyed as you hear tales of the vast fortunes accumulated in the region by wealthy barons. Your guide will regale you with stories of the seringueiros , or rubber tappers, and the dangers they faced in their everyday lives. Continue your journey by boat to an indigenous village on the banks of the Rio Negro. This indigenous tribe of the Amazon is a mix of ethnicities—Dessana, Tucano, Tuyuca, Uanano and Tatuya. Witness a traditional tribal celebration during your visit before embarking your boat and returning to your ship. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.