A fantastic day in Manaus with Fernanda. Manaus became one of the richest cities in South America during the late 1800s due to the global rubber boom. The immense wealth generated by harvesting natural rubber earned it the nickname "Paris of the Tropics," leading to the construction of opulent European-style architecture, including the famous Teatro Amazonas.
While its status as the absolute wealthiest city globally ended with the collapse of the rubber trade, today it remains a vital economic hub in the Amazon.
