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Created by Daniel Oerther Updated On: December 25, 2013
Santarem, located south of the confluence of the Tapajos and Amazon rivers is isolated in the midst of the Brazilian rain forest. A beautiful town, Santarem boasts shopping, hotels, & restaurants.
Daniel Oerther: Older hotel, undergoing modern renovation. Reasonable prices, tasty food, wonderful staff! Air conditioned rooms and a beautiful pool make this a must visit!
Daniel Oerther: Reasonable price, great location on the end of the main waterfront walk. A great 'home base' for the thrifty traveler who enjoys a shower, comfortable bed, shower, AC, and internet access.
Daniel Oerther: Study among the trees! A beautiful indoor/outdoor campus that blends nature and learning seamlessly. Instruction is in Portuguese, so English speaking visitors be prepared!
Daniel Oerther: UFOPA was formed in 2010 by merging a number of separate institutions. While the Rondon campus may be 'lesser' compared to the Tapajos campus, it is nonetheless beautiful and very convenient to town.
Daniel Oerther: Beautiful inside and out. The plaza in front bustles with commercial activity all week, and the sanctuary is filled for worship on Sunday.
Daniel Oerther: Modern mall. Fashion shows on the weekend evenings. Food court. Cinema. Gated parking. Feels like you are visiting the USA... pricey, but AC is comfortable.
Daniel Oerther: Tasty. Outdoor seating. Sushi rolls purchased by weight (approximately R$25 for a full sized roll). Shashimi as well (also purchased by weight). Wonderful outdoor seating, accepts MC/VISA/AMEX.
Daniel Oerther: Tasty pizza, great staff, and you've got to check out the Alter do Chao 'card' for discounts at this and other establishments which are part of the AdC consortium.
Daniel Oerther: Foods ok, view is AWESOME! A great place to hang out and watch the Tapajos river drift by as it merges with the 'white water' of the Amazon.
Daniel Oerther: Today you can fly to Santarem on TAM or GOL. Driving... probably not going to make it quickly... but the most 'traditional' manner of travel is along the river, and the largest boats dock here!
Daniel Oerther: International visitors can/should check in with the Federal Police to inform then that you are in town visiting. Depending upon your visa type this might be a requirement. In any case, its helpful!
Daniel Oerther: If you haven't heard of Henry Ford's amazonian state (Ford land), then you MUST visit Belterra! A property the size of Maryland, USA, Belterra is the remains of an American industrial rubber colony.