Brasileia between Igapó, the Rio Acre and border views

Brasileia offers different perspectives on nature and city life: Amazonian flora and fauna can be found in the Igapó do Kayrala/Bacurim, the Rio Acre shapes views of the border with Bolivia, and several places have their own character, with water, activities and tradition. When choosing your holiday rental, it is worth first considering which of these experiences you want to define your stay.

Igapó landscape and a long trail

Parque Centenário covers more than eight hectares and was established in an area known as Igapó do Kayrala/Bacurim. Amazonian plants and animals can be found in this Igapó, including hoatzins and capybaras. This brings specific landscape features together with distinctive animal names in a Brazilian nature experience. If nature is your main focus, you can consider this side of Brasileia alongside excursions and city visits when planning your trip.

The Trilha Chico Mendes also offers a connection with nature: one section of the route runs through Brasileia, while the route as a whole is more than 100 kilometres long. This puts the trail on a different scale from Parque Centenário, which covers more than eight hectares. If you are interested in the route, bear in mind that the stated length refers to the entire Trilha, not just the section in Brasileia.

Water and activities

There are two more places to visit for different kinds of water-based activities. Balneário Kumarurama has a swimming pool and offers horseback rides. Water and riding are therefore available as separate activities at one named location. Balneário Jarinal is on Ramal Esperança and can be reached via BR 317, the Estrada do Pacífico, at kilometre 5. There, you can swim in flowing water. Whether you are considering a swimming pool, horseback rides or flowing water for your holiday, these offerings give Brasileia a varied leisure profile, though they are not all the same kind of experience.

The Rio Acre, the viewpoint and local crafts

The Ponte Binacional Wilson Pinheiro connects Brazil and Bolivia across the Rio Acre. You can also view the river and the border from Mirante do Rio Acre. This viewpoint is near the Centro de Atendimento ao Turista, at Praça Rafael Mendes, also known as Mirante, on Avenida Prefeito Rolando Moreira. The Centro de Atendimento ao Turista was renovated and reopened on 13 December 2017. Local crafts and fruit pulp are offered for sale there to visitors and residents. The square thus combines a specific point of reference with regional products, while the nearby viewpoint looks out over the Rio Acre and the border.

Tradition in Brasileia

The Festa de São Francisco is one of Brasileia’s long-standing festivals. In 2019, it was reported that the festival had then been celebrated for almost 50 years. It includes a large procession on 4 October, which sets off in the afternoon from Paróquia de Nossa Senhora in the city centre. The tradition, the set date and the starting point in the city centre give the festival a clear cultural context. If local traditions are a particular interest when choosing where to stay, this offers a different focus from the nature and water-based activities.

You can also discover Rio Branco and Cruzeiro Do Sul as additional destinations.

For the broader travel overview: Acre.