Acre Map

Acre is located in the far western part of the country of Brazil. The State of Acre is a very hot tourist spot. Acre is covered thoroughly by the Amazon Jungle. The tourists with an inherent interest for wild life, opt for the State of Acre.

Once the prime inhabitants of Acre were Indians but their population has decreased considerably in the recent period. Now, the majority of the population in Acre is comprised of the other Brazilians who mostly migrated to Brazil in the nineteenth century for the extraction of rubber. The name of Acre itself signifies that it is a den of caymans. This alligator type of reptile is found in abundance in the State of Acre. The name Acre is derived from the Indian word ‘Aquiri’, which means ‘river of caymans’.

The State of Acre covers an area of 153,149 square kilometers. As per 2000 estimates the population in Acre was 557,226.

The capital of the State of Acre is Rio Branco. The important cities of the State of Acre include Tarauaca, Cruzeiro do Sul, Brasileia and Sena Madureira. It is a very challenging task to live in the State of Acre among forests. The accessibility to the State of Acre is very tough. Rivers are the best mode of transportation. You can take boats and reach the dense forests of Acre.

The cities of Acre are mostly built by the banks of the river. Roadways are in quite poor condition. During the wet season, the roads get even worse. The sewage system is not up to the mark in Acre leading to the disease of dysentery frequently in Acre. But if you are a true lover of nature and adventure, Acre is a must go for him/her.