It’s so interesting to see how the inhabitants of the Amazon region manage to add an even greener (and for that matter, yellow, too) touch to their cities and villages while the soccer world cup takes place miles away. The photos were taken in the formidable Amazon destination of Alter do Chão during the celebration [...]
Destination: Pará
For anyone planning an Amazon riverboat trip finding reliable information on schedules / timetables has become something of a quest for the Holy Grail. If a few days ago we pointed at some tips on Amazon riverboat trips, today we’re going to look at the scheduled services across the Amazon region. There isn’t a single [...]
Posted on October 15th, 2010 in Destination: Amazon, Destination: Pará
———————————————————————– 1. Alter do Chão, our Amazon secret Alter do Chão is a beautiful and to a large extent unkwon Amazon destination that reached fame not long ago thanks to an article on British newspaper The Guardian británico. It is found near Santarém, in the state of Pará and here at the Brazil Travel Blog [...]
Posted on September 27th, 2010 in Destination: Amazon, Destination: Pará
Alter do Chão and the region of the river Tapajós provide the perfect setting for an Amazon adventure. Whether you are after a hardcore encounter with the jungle or seeking something on the lighter side of things, Alter do Chão might be the place for you. Here’s a description of some of the trips you [...]
We have just completed uploading our extense Flickr album devoted to Alter do Chão and the Amazon jungle. We visited the village of Alter do Chão in the midst of World Cup fever. And reached the beaches that gave Alter do Chão worldwide fame. In June the Tapajós river is still covering most beaches. On [...]
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