Alter do Chão
Brazil · Pará · 45 m
Description
Alter do Chão is an idyllic village on the banks of the Tapajós River in northern Brazil, about 35 kilometres from Santarém. Renowned for its white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters and lush rainforest surroundings, it is often called the “Caribbean of the Amazon”. During the dry season, the receding river reveals vast sandbanks, including the famous Ilha do Amor, considered one of Brazil's most beautiful river beaches. Alter do Chão captivates visitors with its relaxed atmosphere, boat trips through lagoons and rainforest, opportunities to experience the culture of traditional riverside communities, and remarkable wildlife, including the chance to spot the iconic pink river dolphins. The village is one of the Amazon's leading ecotourism destinations and an ideal base for exploring the spectacular landscapes of the Tapajós River.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 3 to 7 days (optimal 5 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: August – September
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Highlights
- Ilha do Amor
- Lago Verde
- Tapajós National Forest
- White-sand beaches of Alter do Chão
- Meeting of the Waters of the Tapajós and Amazon Rivers(Day trip)
- Ponta do Cururu
- Enchanted Forest (Floresta Encantada)
- Santarém(Day trip)
- Lago Preto
- Pindobal Beach
- Ponta de Pedras Beach
- Canal do Jari
- Boat tour on the Tapajós River
- Canoeing through flooded forest
- Pink river dolphin watching
- Bird watching
- Jungle trekking
- Community visit in Jamaraquá
- Victoria amazonica observation
- Amazon fish cuisine
- Maica Lake(Day trip)
- Tapajós Fortress(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- STM
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry