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On the banks of the Tapajós River, in the heart of Pará, Alter do Chão is a small village where the rhythm is set by the river. Known for its white-sand freshwater beaches, it’s one of the most authentic destinations in the Amazon, and the experiences here are made for travelers who want to live the region for real.
Each day in Alter do Chão opens a door to a different side of the Pará Amazon: beaches along the Tapajós, native rainforest with hiking trails, river communities that hold knowledge passed down through generations, and a nightlife set to the beat of carimbó, the traditional Afro-Indigenous music and dance of Pará.
Alter do Chão is an encounter with the forest, the river, and local culture, always close to the people and the place.
Poranduba organizes 2 to 5-day packages in Alter do Chão, all with a private transfer from Santarém, accommodation in a guesthouse with breakfast, tours led by specialized guides, and a program designed so that each experience connects to the next.
The trip begins in Santarém, from where the group heads to the village, and each day is an invitation to go deeper into the forest, the river, and local culture. The shorter itineraries focus on the essentials, a mix of beaches, a cultural experience, and a nature outing; the longer ones add experiences such as the trail in the Tapajós National Forest, navigation along the Arapiuns River, Healing Tourism in the Arimum community, and the carimbó evening at Pirarimbó. The longer the trip, the deeper the immersion.
Because the tours run on specific days of the week, the itinerary is built around your arrival date and the length you choose, always with the best available combinations. There are also standalone experiences that can be added to the itinerary. To learn the packages in detail, the prices, and the dates, talk to our team or download the full material.
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In Alter do Chão, the experiences are led by local guides and communities, who share the forest, the river, and the culture of Pará from the inside. Part of the value of each tour goes directly to the host communities, the local guides, and conservation projects.
The itineraries are planned from start to finish: transfer, accommodation, tours, and guiding, and put together so that each day connects to the next, at a pace that respects the time of the place and deepens the experience at every step.
