Category: Tourism

Careiro, a municipality you need to know in the Amazon

The name of the municipality originated from the word Careiro, which means the path of the Indian, is linked to the layout of the river that cuts through it, the municipality is also known as "Careiro Castanho" to differentiate it from another municipality called Careiro da Várzea. The municipality is located on the banks of the Castanho River, access can be made by river via a boat leaving Manaus, the journey to the place takes about 8 hours.

Careiro is a Brazilian municipality located in the Metropolitan Region of Manaus, in the State of Amazonas. The name of the municipality originated from the word Careiro, which means the path of the Indian, is linked to the layout of the river that cuts through it, the municipality is also known as “Careiro Castanho” to […]

Alter do Chão, paradise in northern Brazil

It is the main destination for tourists arriving in Alter do Chão, the place is a point of sand connected to the mainland, where on one side is Lago Verde and on the other the Tapajós River, it is full of kiosks and services, such as renting kayaks.

Alter do Chão is one of the administrative districts of the municipality of Santarém, in the state of Pará, located on the right bank of the Tapajós River, access to this location can be by river, taking 48 hours from Manaus and 36 hours from Belém. Alter do Chão was one of the transport routes […]

Óbidos the “Cidade Presépio” – Pará – Brazil

The municipality originates from a fort built in 1697, but it was only officially created in 1755, in honor of the Portuguese village of the same name.

Óbidos is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Pará, in northern Brazil. The city was built on the left bank of the Amazon River, 1,100 km away from Belém by river, in a stretch where the river banks become narrower and its channel deeper, forming, as the region says, the ” canyon of the […]

Knowing Belém do Pará – Brazil

Developing on the banks of Guajará Bay (Paraná-Guaçu), it has become a historic and port city, located at the northeast end of the largest tropical forest in the world. It is considered the rainiest capital in Brazil due to its equatorial climate, directly influenced by the Amazon. Access to this location can be by river via a vessel.

Belém is a Brazilian municipality and capital of the state of Pará. Located in the North of the country, the city was founded on January 12, 1616 by the Portuguese. Developing on the banks of Guajará Bay (Paraná-Guaçu), it has become a historic and port city, located at the northeast end of the largest tropical […]

Parintins Folk Festival 2020 is postponed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The festival is a major celebration of indigenous culture in the State of Amazonas and attracts people from all over the world and is therefore recognized as the largest folkloric event in Latin America and the largest open-air opera in the world.

The official company responsible for selling tickets for the Parintins Festival announced on May 26 the postponement of the Festival that would take place on June 26, 27 and 28. The new dates have not yet been redefined and the company informed that this will depend exclusively on the event’s organizers, namely, the Secretariat of […]

Discover “Pérola do Caetê”, Bragança – Pará – Brazil

The municipality of Bragança, in northeastern Pará, located about 200 km from the capital, has a hot and humid climate. The city has enormous architectural, cultural and natural wealth, with emphasis on its historic buildings, cuisine, handicrafts, religiosity and the beautiful beaches of its coast, bathed by the Caeté River. The city is one of the oldest in Pará, known as “Pérola do Caeté” and “Terra da Marujada”. The city has great livestock activity and is the largest fishing pole in Pará. Crab extraction is also one of the region's sources of economy.

The municipality of Bragança, in northeastern Pará, located about 200 km from the capital, has a hot and humid climate. The city has enormous architectural, cultural and natural wealth, with emphasis on its historic buildings, cuisine, handicrafts, religiosity and the beautiful beaches of its coast, bathed by the Caeté River. The city is one of […]

Knowing the Marajó Island in Pará – Brazil

The cities of Soure and Salvaterra are the main tourist destinations on Marajó Island.

Marajó Island is in the state of Pará, and is located at the meeting of the Amazon River with the Atlantic Ocean. It is the main island of the Marajó Archipelago, and its main characteristic is that it is a coastal island of the fluviomaritime type, or maritime-fluvial, bathed both by river waters (Amazon River, […]

Where to practice sport fishing in Pará – Brazil

The Araguaia River is one of the most fishy rivers in Brazil, crossing a large part of the State of Pará, providing the capture of beautiful tucunares and jaús, having as base points of fishing the municipality of Conceição do Araguaia / PA, passing through the village of Itaipavas in Piçarra / PA, Marabá / PA and going to its mouth, the Tocantins River, where it forms the lake of the Tucuruí Hydroelectric Plant. There are about 300 species of fish identified and it is estimated that the region annually receives around 20 thousand amateur fishermen. The main sporting species caught are tucunares, pirarucus, arowana, jaús, piraras, traíras, corvinas and piaus.

The abundant presence of waters in Pará is responsible for the formation of beautiful natural corners. The state is also home to the main tributaries of the Amazon, such as Tapajós, Xingu and Curuá on the right bank and Trombetas, Nhamundá, Maicuru and Jari on the left bank. Its main rivers are: Amazon River, Tapajós […]

8 destinations you need to know in Pará.

Located 340 km from Belém, on the island of Maiandeua in the municipality of Maracanã, the village preserves the culture of the fishermen who started to inhabit the island. Masonry constructions typical of the riverside can be seen throughout the village, the climate is calm and the beaches are extensive and deserted.

The state of Pará has an ecosystem rich in natural beauty and, being surrounded by the Amazon rainforest, presents itself with a strong appeal for the development of local tourism. The municipalities of Pará are highly sought after by several people every year. RBarcos will present you some of the destinations you need to know […]

Religious tourism – faith as motivation.

Religious tourism is primarily motivated by faith. This segment is characterized by a trip with a spiritual goal that can make pilgrimages, pilgrimages, visits to places of a historical / religious character or parties and shows of a sacred nature. It is important to remember that religious tourism can be done by people of any faith.

Religious tourism is primarily motivated by faith. This segment is characterized by a trip with a spiritual goal that can make pilgrimages, pilgrimages, visits to places of a historical / religious character or parties and shows of a sacred nature. It is important to remember that religious tourism can be done by people of any […]