Santarém, Brazil

Panoramic Santarém

Discover Modern Riverine Life in the Northern Amazon Explore local history and culture in Santarém, a major port defined by the Amazon tributaries that wind through it. You will see the confluence of rivers where the clean, clear Rio Tapajós meets the muddy Amazon. In the busy downtown area you will see the Nova Orla Fluvial promenade in the redeveloped port area, visit the city's cathedral, and see the Town Hall Museum with its displays of ancient ceramics from the region. Continue your tour to Casa da Farinha, an old cassava flour mill where local people once produced flour using traditional rustic methods. Now an agricultural farm, it is home to native trees of the region; witness how latex is extracted from rubber trees during a demonstration. At the end of your tour, enjoy a scenic ride back to your ship. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.