Museu do Seringal Vila Paraíso (Rubber Museum)

The Museu do Seringal Vila Paraíso, located in the heart of the Amazon, stands as the last testament to the region’s once-thriving rubber industry, which fueled Manaus’s prosperity in the late 19th century. Visitors can step into a reconstructed tapper’s shack and smokehouse, offering a tangible glimpse into the lives of those who labored in the rubber trade. These structures, along with detailed exhibits, provide insight into the intricate process of rubber production and the stories of the people who made it possible.