Paricatuba, where history took root.

Paricatuba Village lies in the municipality of Iranduba, on the banks of the Rio Negro, close to Manaus. Known as “the most charming village in Amazonas”, it holds a rich tangible and intangible heritage and one of the state’s most important historic sites. Over its history, Paricatuba has been an immigrant lodging house, a trade school and a refuge for people with leprosy. Today, among ruins, beaches and a community life shaped by the river, the village keeps its memories alive through the people who live, build and tell its story.

About the name

The name “Paricatuba” comes from Tupi: “Paricá” is a plant used in traditional rituals, and “tuba” means a great quantity.