Water Channel of Jari
To reach the water channel of Jari, the boat goes bordering the beaches of Alter do Chão until reaching the exact point of crossing the river Tapajós from one side to the other. There are almost 20 kilometers of open river. Just before the Tapajós flows into the Amazon River, a last piece of land divides the two rivers. That's where the water channel of Jari is. When arriving there, in the dry season, the tour is done on foot. In the flood, it is necessary to rent a canoe with the locals.
Black Lake
Black Lake is located in Ponta de Pedras, a community that is on the banks of the Tapajós River in Santarém in the State of Pará - Brazil. Whether it is during the flood season or the river ebb, the Lake always offers the best; crystalline waters that allow us to glimpse the Amazonian biodiversity. The place allows the visitor to contemplate the primary nature of the region and the typical peace of the place that stands in the middle of the forest.
Cururu's Tip
Cururu's Tip is one of the best known attractions of Alter do Chão, which is about 38km from the urban center of Santarém, in Pará. The place is ideal to witness one of the most fabulous spectacles of the Amazon: the sunset. On lucky days, one can see the magic that the dolphins spend dancing in the clear waters of the river. Also, it is possible to enjoy the moment bathing in the warm waters of the majestic Tapajós.
Stone's Tip
Stone's Tip is one of the most known beaches in the western region of Pará. It is approximately 35 kilometers from the urban center of Santarém; also, it is possible to get to the place of boat by the river Tapajós. The beach is known for its huge rock formations that stand on the white sand, which can be easily seen when the river level drops in the Amazonian summer.
From under shady trees and with feet in the sand, contemplating the nature and grandeur of the Tapajós river, one can have lunch of one of the tastiest fish of the region, the Tambaqui. After the banquet, the visitor has the option of taking a nap in a hammock underneath the trees that surround the whole place. Another option is to bathe in the waters of the Tapajós river.
Meeting of Waters
The meeting of waters is a natural phenomenon seen in many rivers of the Amazon region, the most famous, in Manaus, between the rivers Negro and Solimões. Santarém, in Pará, also has this privilege. From the south to the north, it is the Tapajós river and from the west to the east, it is the Amazon river. The waters do not mix because of the density, temperature and speed.
The Amazon river has this muddy color because it rises in a region of altitude, in the Peruvian Andes, and then it leaves dragging clay and sand. The Tapajós River from the geological point of view, is older than the Amazon. It does not have much sediment to be dragging so it is clear and transparent. The waters of the Amazon River have a greater weight than that of the Tapajós River. In the ebb time of the Tapajós, the Amazon advances and this encounter is much closer to Santarém.
Water Channel of Jari
To reach the water channel of Jari, the boat goes bordering the beaches of Alter do Chão until reaching the exact point of crossing the river Tapajós from one side to the other. There are almost 20 kilometers of open river. Just before the Tapajós flows into the Amazon River, a last piece of land divides the two rivers. That's where the water channel of Jari is. When arriving there, in the dry season, the tour is done on foot. In the flood, it is necessary to rent a canoe with the locals.
National Forest of Tapajós
Located 3 hours away from Alter do Chão by boat, the Tapajós National Forest provides walks where you can find trees over 200 years old and with heights above 70 meters. We can also visit riverside communities such as Maguarí and Jamaraquá.
In Maguarí, besides an 18-kilometer trail, we can contemplate one of the most beautiful beach in the region during the dry season. In Jamaraquá, we can appreciate the local handicraft, which is made exclusively of latex and also practice diving in the crystalline waters of the igarapés.
Alter do Chão
Alter do Chão is one of the administrative districts of Santarém. It is located on the right bank of the Tapajós river and is 37 kilometers from the city. The scenery changes completely in summer and winter. Station names are defined only as seasons of flood or drought, not necessarily linked to solstices or equinoxes.
Summer is the dry season, which runs from August to December. At that time, the waters descended, evidencing beautiful beach borders and sand tips, bathed by the blue waters of the Tapajós river. Winter is the rainy season, which runs from about January to July. At this time, the level of the rivers changes in up to seven meters.
Maicá Lake
Maicá Lake is a natural channel that connects several lakes that lie on the Amazon River, to the east of Santarém city. The area covers a rich dimension of Amazonian fauna and flora. The waters are full of the most varied types of fish, among them, piranhas, loons and dolphins. In the air, one can contemplate the diversity of birds such as hawks, herons and even the prehistoric Hoatzin. And in the trees, you can see sloths, monkeys and iguanas.
From February to August, you have the possibility of taking a walk in a flooded florest conducted by a family of riverside in a typical canoe of the region. From August to January, it is possible to do the same walk, but on foot because the river level is low and there are trails that allow for long walks. Maicá Lake is the perfect place to glimpse the beauty of nature both in the summer and in the Amazonian winter.
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