Self-Guided Podcast Tour: The Dark Heart of Belle Epoque Manaus

Step into the intoxicating, grandiose, and ultimately doomed world of Belle Époque Manaus. On this immersive journey, you will uncover the staggering duality of a city built on a paradox: breathtaking European opulence funded by unimaginable human exploitation in the deep Amazon. From prefabricated British customs houses to the glittering dome of the Teatro Amazonas, discover how a single commodity—rubber—created overnight millionaires, fueled boundless hubris, and led to a devastating collapse when a few stolen seeds changed the world forever. - A 4.0 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 123 min - Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Power, Protest & Civic Spaces - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app