park · Rio Branco, AC
Parque Capitão Ciríaco
A park near downtown that preserves part of an old rubber estate, with 646 rubber trees and century-old trees. It honors Ciríaco Joaquim de Oliveira and the heroes of the Acre Revolution, recalling the rubber boom that shaped the city.
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About Parque Capitão Ciríaco
The Parque Capitão Ciríaco preserves a piece of rubber estate within Rio Branco. It is in the Seis de Agosto neighborhood, in the Segundo Distrito, near the Rio Acre, and the city presents it as the only urban rubber estate in Brazil.
The land belonged to Ciríaco Joaquim de Oliveira, a fighter in the Acre Revolution, who received it from Plácido de Castro along with the title of captain. The family kept the rubber estate for decades, until the city bought the land and opened the park in 1994. Today it is a historic, architectural, landscape and environmental heritage site of the city.
The walk takes you among hundreds of rubber trees and very old trees, some brought from Belém and Manaus at the captain's request. Along the way are the Casa do Seringueiro (Rubber Tapper's House), the Capela Nossa Senhora da Seringueira (chapel), the small house where the family lived and a collection of items about Ciríaco's life and the rubber boom.
The park is managed by the Fundação Garibaldi Brasil and welcomes tourists and school groups, as well as free cultural and sports activities for the community. It is a short, relaxed outing, good if you want to understand how a rubber estate worked without leaving the city.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
About 1 hour to walk among the rubber trees and see the houses and the collection.
Best time
In the dry season, May to September, in the morning, when the shade of the trees keeps the walk cooler; when the Rio Acre floods, check beforehand that the park is open.
How to get there
It is on Rua Pereira Passos, in the Seis de Agosto neighborhood, in the Segundo Distrito, across the Rio Acre from downtown. The easiest way is by car, taxi or ride-hailing app.
Tip
Arrange a guided tour when you arrive to hear the story of the rubber estate and the captain; bring insect repellent.
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Parque Capitão Ciríaco in pictures
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Frequently asked questions about Parque Capitão Ciríaco
Is there an entrance fee at Parque Capitão Ciríaco?
No. The visit and the park's activities are free.
Where is Parque Capitão Ciríaco?
In the Seis de Agosto neighborhood, in Rio Branco's Segundo Distrito, near the Rio Acre and across the river from downtown.
What is there to see at Parque Capitão Ciríaco?
Rubber trees and old trees, the Casa do Seringueiro (Rubber Tapper's House), the Capela Nossa Senhora da Seringueira, the captain's family home and a collection on the rubber boom.
Are there guided tours at Parque Capitão Ciríaco?
Yes, the park offers guided tours for tourists and schools. Check the times with the Fundação Garibaldi Brasil.
Who was Captain Ciríaco?
Ciríaco Joaquim de Oliveira fought in the Acre Revolution and received from Plácido de Castro the land of the rubber estate and the title of captain.