Fábrica de Preservativos

Acre's rubber tappers have fewer and fewer places to sell their product, pushed out by cheaper (but inferior) Asian and synthetic latex. However, condoms - called preservativos or camisinhas in Portuguese - are one of few mass-market items still commonly made from 100% natural latex. The Brazilian government has long promised Xapuri a condom factory, which will buy locally produced rubber, and employ a couple dozen factory workers at the same time.

Nearly complete - finally! - the factory reportedly will offer tours to visitors. Done properly, the visits could be a fascinating; ask at your hotel for the latest.