Lábrea

Lábrea is a municipality in southern Amazonas that extends across a vast forested region bordering conservation areas and indigenous territories. The administrative center sits within this landscape shaped by rivers, forest, and scattered settlements.

The settlement became a municipality in 1881 and served as a regional administrative center. This status helped establish its role in the economic development of the Amazon region during that era.

The settlement reflects a blend of indigenous traditions and Brazilian practices that visitors can observe during local celebrations and in community daily life. This mixing shapes how people connect with their environment and with each other.

Travel to the municipality relies mainly on river routes and the local airport, with boats being the primary way to reach neighboring communities. Plan for longer travel times and check seasonal water levels, as they affect route availability.

The area contains sections of the Iquiri National Forest and Mapinguari National Park with extensive protected rainforest. These protected zones safeguard one of the oldest and most biodiverse forest ecosystems in the world.

Location: Amazonas

Inception: 1881

Elevation above the sea: 127 m

Shares border with: Canutama, Sena Madureira, Bujari, Porto Acre, Acrelândia, Porto Velho, Boca do Acre, Itamarati, Pauini, Senador Guiomard, Tapauá

GPS coordinates: -7.25889,-64.79778

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:27