How to arrive
Use Santarém airport (STM) as the main gateway, then plan a transfer or local driver to Alter do Chão. Keep margin for flight connections if you are coming from abroad.
Tapajós concierge
Turn scattered questions into a first travel plan.
Choose duration, season, interests and trip style. Viva Tapajós suggests a starter path and prepares a message for human support.
Interests
Starter recommendation
Season and expectations
For classic river beaches and sandbanks, research dry-season dates. If you travel outside that window, the trip can still be beautiful, but the landscape changes.
Suggested rhythm
A balanced plan can include the village, nearby beaches, a boat tour, Santarém and one forest or community experience.
Next step
Shortlist lodging and restaurants, then choose one main boat or beach experience according to the month.