Excursion Santarem and alter do chao beach tour at Santarem

Tour starts visiting sites in Santarém City , such as  driving to Downtown of  Santarém for a stop at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Conceição. The oldest building in Santarém, dating back to 1761. After visiting the church, continuous the tour toward the Manioc Flour House, Locally known as Casa da Farinha. This facility gives visitors a chance to see rubber trees and Brazil nut trees. You will also find out what foods are important to the locals, and how they make the staple, tapioca.

Departing the Manioc Flour House, drive into rural Brazil to Alter do Chão. This charming town is Santarém's weekend resort which has about 2,000 inhabitants year round. Alter do Chão is located on the clear Tapajós River and features lovely white sand beaches ( In case you whish , during dry season ,  can cross a narrow river till a sand beach by local canoes( out of package). Average Rate is U$ 10.00 pax.

free time to visit the village and do some shopping.

The charming town of Alter do Chão is Santarém’s weekend resort. Located on the Tapajos River and known for its lovely white sand beaches as the ‘Caribbean of the Amazon’.

Please  Note :  The amount of walking involved during the period of free time (approximately two hours) is at the discretion of the individual. All guests are advised to exercise due caution in regards to bathing conditions. Come wearing your swimming costume under casual clothes and do not forget a towel and adequate sun protection. Toilet facilities are available in local restaurants within the town square of Alter do Chão . Transport will be by local buses; please note that air-conditioned vehicles are not available in Santarém. A bottle of water would be a handy addition to your bag.

 For reference, it may be possible to take a local boat to Ilha do Amor – a small island in front of the beach, the cost of this is approximately $10, and is not included in the tour cost.

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