CBR013 BELEM & ALTER DO CHAO - 6 DAYS | 5 NIGHTS
Santarem is a municipality in the western part of the state of Para in Brazil. Located at the confluence of the Tapajos and Amazon Rivers, it has become a popular tourist destination. It is the second-most important city in the state, and the financial and economic center of the western part of the state. It leads the Santarem Metropolitan Area, made up of Santarem, Belterra and Mojuí dos Campos. It was once home to the Tapajós Indians, a tribe of Native Americans after whom the river was named. They were the leaders of a large, agricultural chiefdom that flourished before the arrival of Europeans.It is located some 800 km (500 mi) from the two largest cities in the Brazilian Amazon: Manaus, upriver in the state of Amazonas, and the Para state capital Belem, located downriver at the mouth of the Amazon on the Atlantic Ocean. Santarem has an estimated population of 299,419 people (2012 Census), and is the third most populous city of the state. The city occupies an area of 22 887,087 km2² (14 304,42 sq mi), of which 77 km2 are urban areas.The city was founded by Portuguese colonists in 1661 as New Santarem (after the city in Portugal). It is one of the oldest cities in the Brazilian Amazon. This is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Santarem.Because of the crystalline waters of the Tapajós River, Santarem has more than 100 km (62 mi) of natural beaches, such as those of the village of Alter do Chao, known as the "Caribbean in Brazil." The Guardian ranked the latter beach as one of the most beautiful in Brazil and the most beautiful beach on fresh water. Alter do Chão is also home to Sairé, one of the most important folklore festivals of the region, which is held annually in September.Some political activists have lobbied to create a new Brazilian state by dividing the enormous state of Pará into western and eastern regions. The new state to be established in the west would be called Tapajos, with Santarém serving as the capital.Alter do Chao, is about 33 km west of Santarem, the island is known as Ilha do Amor (Island of Love), a small island of white sand and clear waters. The island comes when the water level is low (August to December) and beach restaurants and cool calm water make it a great place to try one of the several sea food regional gastronomy dishes.During the season of high water, the island sometimes completely disappear.The Lago Verde ( Green Lagoon) is home to to myriad animals and can be explored reached by canoe or stand-up paddle. We suggest one of the boat tours to nearby Forrest reserves and native communities, in the region you also can find an amazing indigenous art examples.Source Wikpedia
Location |
How to get thereBY AIR - Santarem Airport (STM)
Surface and boat services provided in regular or private services. |
Includes
Transfers Airport (STM*) / Hotel / Airport (STM*)- *Santarem;
Boat transfer from Satarem/Alter do Chão/Santarem;
2 night of accommodation with breakfast - Santarem;
3 nights of accommodation with breakfast -Alter do Chao;
City tour Panoramic in Santarem;
Alter do Chao activities as per described in the program;
Boat transfer from Satarem/Alter do Chão/Santarem;
2 night of accommodation with breakfast - Santarem;
3 nights of accommodation with breakfast -Alter do Chao;
City tour Panoramic in Santarem;
Alter do Chao activities as per described in the program;
Not Included
Airline tickets, boarding rates, tourism rates, and Tickets to places not specified. Any other item not specifically mentioned here is not included in the value of the packet.
Important information
¤Yellow fever vaccine obliged.
WHAT TO BRING: Long sleeve shirts, a light raincoat, T-shirts, hat, good hiking shoes/boots, socks, pants & shorts, sun block, sunglasses, flashlight, swimsuit, insect repellent. Optional: Binoculars, books, camera & film, personal medicine, sweatshirt or sweater. Light cotton clothes, pants, shorts, hat, sun block lotion, raincoat, personal medicine, swimming suit and tennis shoes or hiking boots. For safety measures and personal comfort.¤ Preferable bags without hard shell.
WHAT TO BRING: Long sleeve shirts, a light raincoat, T-shirts, hat, good hiking shoes/boots, socks, pants & shorts, sun block, sunglasses, flashlight, swimsuit, insect repellent. Optional: Binoculars, books, camera & film, personal medicine, sweatshirt or sweater. Light cotton clothes, pants, shorts, hat, sun block lotion, raincoat, personal medicine, swimming suit and tennis shoes or hiking boots. For safety measures and personal comfort.¤ Preferable bags without hard shell.
Day by day
DAY 1 - Arrival and reception at the airport of Santarem. Transfer to the chosen hotel.
DAY 2- After breakfast, boat transfer to Alter do Chao chosen hotel.Accommodation and overnight.
DAY 3– After breakfast, visit to the village of Alter do Chao; walk on the Serra (Hill) Piraoca; tour through the Floresta Encantada (Enchanted Forrest) and through the great Tapajos River; visit to the Ponta de Pedras community; boat tour through the Jarí canal.
DAY 4 – After breakfast, visit to the village of Alter do Chao; walk on the Serra (Hill) Piraoca; tour through the Floresta Encantada (Enchanted Forrest) and through the great Tapajos River; visit to the Ponta de Pedras community; boat tour through the Jarí canal.Return to the hotel and overnight.
Day 5 -After breakfast, boat transfer to Santarem, check in for the last night in town.Overnight.
DAY 5-. After breakfast. On a prearranged time transfer to the airport for boarding on returning, flight home. End of our services.
DAY 2- After breakfast, boat transfer to Alter do Chao chosen hotel.Accommodation and overnight.
DAY 3– After breakfast, visit to the village of Alter do Chao; walk on the Serra (Hill) Piraoca; tour through the Floresta Encantada (Enchanted Forrest) and through the great Tapajos River; visit to the Ponta de Pedras community; boat tour through the Jarí canal.
DAY 4 – After breakfast, visit to the village of Alter do Chao; walk on the Serra (Hill) Piraoca; tour through the Floresta Encantada (Enchanted Forrest) and through the great Tapajos River; visit to the Ponta de Pedras community; boat tour through the Jarí canal.Return to the hotel and overnight.
Day 5 -After breakfast, boat transfer to Santarem, check in for the last night in town.Overnight.
DAY 5-. After breakfast. On a prearranged time transfer to the airport for boarding on returning, flight home. End of our services.