Manaus Half Day City Tour to the 20th Century

Around 1900, Manaus was the wealthiest town in South America and one of the most modern ones worldwide. It was the rubber industry what turned some of the inhabitants of this town into millionaires! Manaus was the first city in South America which had electricity and a modern tramway. On this tour, I will take you to the market halls where fresh fish & fruits are being traded. This is one of my favourite places, as it is so lively! Another stop will be at the Rio Negro palace, where a German rubber baron lived! Today this 22-room building hosts a museum with stunning gardens. A the market of origins, I will also help you uncover how cement was made to build the warehouses where the rubber was stored. In addition to this, you'll get the chance to experience what it's like to step inside the nicest theatre of Brazil! Every time I enter this monument, I remember my very first visit, about 40 years ago! It was like magic to me since I felt myself back in the 1900s!

·After picking you up from your hotel, we'll depart to the market halls, where we'll see all the variety of local fruits, greens and above all, the exotic Amazon fishes. ·What's next will be a visit to the Palacio Rio Negro, which is a museum today. We will proceed to enjoy its lush gardens and see the governors office, which is still being used for official receptions. ·Afterwards, we'll step inside the Teatro Amazonas. ·Later, we'll explore the market of the origins, where we'll see where and how the rubber was stored before the British shipped it to England. ·Finally, I will drop you off at your hotel.