Porto Velho is the capital of the Brazilian state of Rondônia, in the upper Amazon River basin. The population is 460,434 people. Located on the border of Rondônia and the state of Amazonas, the town
Top left:Rondônia State Government Office, Top right:Port of Porto Velho, Middle left:Porto Velho Cultural House, Middle right:Sunset in Madeira River, Bottom:Panorama view of downtown from Pedrinhas area
This photograph shows an American laundry boss and his "Barbadian" workers, a term used generally to refer to Caribbean immigrants. The laundry in Porto Velho had a steam press, regarded as something of a luxury at the time.
Amazon rainforest and Madeira River.
Panorama of Porto Velho as viewed from Pedrinhas neighborhood.
The Madeira River is a major waterway in South America. It is estimated to be 1,450 km in length, while the Madeira-Mamoré is estimated near 3,250 km or 3,380 km in length depending on the measuring p
Porto Velho
…represents the most important economic activity in the region, as well as a transportation and communication center. It is on the eastern shore of the Madeira River, one of the main tributaries of the Amazon River. It is also Rondônia's largest city, and the largest state capital of Brazil by area. The municipality…
The river in the outskirts of Porto Velho
Rapids of Teotônio before 2012
The steamships “Aymoré” and “Sucre” on the Madeira river.
The confluence of the Madeira River (brown) and Aripuanã River (dark) near the town of Novo Aripuanã.