Tarauacá

Tarauacá is a municipality in northwestern Acre State covering extensive forest land crossed by several rivers. The town center sits along the main river that flows through the region and shapes settlement patterns.

Founded in 1907, the municipality grew from a settlement along the river into an administrative center. Over time it came to manage several protected forest areas in the region.

Indigenous traditions remain visible in daily life and local celebrations in the town. The river shapes how people move through their community and gather for events.

An airport connects the town to other regions, while the river remains the primary route for people and goods. Visit during drier months when access to different areas is easier.

A large protected reserve covers a significant portion of the municipality and safeguards the forest along with traditional ways of living. This reserve demonstrates how conservation and local communities work together here.