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Tying together 10 attractions, this tour is a cohesive method of seeing the beautiful sights that Alter do Chao has on offer. From the tour's start at the 14 springs of Green Lake to the sunset at the last destination of Ponta do Cururu, you will be in the hands of a private tour guide with knowledge in Brazilian history. For those wanting to fit in is much as they can while in the area, this is the tour for you.

Tucked away in the Amazon River basin, Alter do Chao can be stressful to explore on your own. Skip the stress of organizing logistics and explore the "Caribbean of the Amazon" on this small-group boat tour down the Tapajos River. Spend a full day swimming in blue-green river waters, lounge on pristine white-sand beaches, and spot diverse wildlife alongside your boat captain on this relaxing cruise.

Western Pará is famous for being considered the heart of the Amazon. In this region is the historic city of Santarém, poetically known as the Pearl of Tapajós. It considers a city a starting point for discoveries, such as the most beautiful freshwater beaches in the world, in Vila de Alter do Chão. From there, we'll cross by canoe and follow a trail that can only be accessed on foot or by bicycle. On the way, there is the possibility of contemplating birds and trees typical of the Amazon, smelling the white pitch, finding fruit trees from the region and taking an invigorating bath in the Tapajós River or in the lakes of Tapari and Lago Preto.