Santarem

Santarém Essentials

Santarém serves as the primary hub for exploring the Tapajós River region and the white sand beaches of Alter do Chão. This collection includes the Ilha do Amor sandbar and the Tapajós-Arapiuns Extractive Reserve, a protected area of rainforest and traditional ribeirinho communities. Cultural highlights feature the Mercadão 2.000 river market, hilltop views from the Mirante, and regional gastronomy at Casa do Saulo. The city also marks the confluence where the blue Tapajós meets the brown Amazon River.