Paricatuba is a small village located in the Brazilian state of Amazonas, along the Amazon River. It has historical significance as the site of the Paricatuba Cemetery, which was built in the late 19th century during the rubber boom era. The cemetery was designed to accommodate the large number of deaths caused by diseases like malaria and yellow fever among rubber tappers and workers.
The building we visited was originally a hotel for immigrants working during the rubber boom. There is evidence of the thick Italian tile.
Also the system of bricks that are alternated and very strong design came from Marseille France.
When petroleum was replaced in making rubber, that economy fell and the building was used as a jail. Only a couple doors have bars on them still.
Later it was used as an insane asylum and then as a hospital for those who are stricken with diseases as a form of isolation.
Now it is abandoned and the jungle (as all of nature) wins in the end. This reminds me of Angkor Wat but not as old obviously. It is only 120 years old.
