Prainha Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

This is now the cities museum previously it was the court and jail. Santarem has had a series of ‘booms & busts’ from rubber to gold. The big business in town currently is the exportation of soybeans and a small amount of tourism for the handful of cruise ships that stop here.
This is now the cities museum previously it was the court and jail. Santarem has had a series of ‘booms & busts’ from rubber to gold. The big business in town currently is the exportation of soybeans and a small amount of tourism for the handful of cruise ships that stop here.

Popular places to visit

Santarem, Brazil - 08 May 2023: Aerial view of cargo ships and cranes at a bustling port along the river, Santarem, Para, Brazil.

Port of Santarem

Explore the waterfront in Santarém with a trip to Port of Santarem. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.

Port of Santarem

Museu Joao Fona

You can browse the exhibits at Museu Joao Fona, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Santarém. Amble around the area's marina or visit its monuments.

Museu Joao Fona

Museu de Santarém

You can study the exhibits at Museu de Santarém, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Santarém. Stroll along the marina or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Museu de Santarém

Alter do Chao Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Alter do Chao Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Alter do Chão.

Alter do Chao Beach

Santarem's Harbor

Explore the waterfront in Santarém with a trip to Santarem's Harbor. Amble around the area's beaches or experience its museums.

Santarem's Harbor

Maracana Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Maracana Beach during your travels in Santarém? Wander the marina and parks while you're in the area.

Maracana Beach

Activities

Water Encounter Selvagem Tours

Santarém Water Encounters Tour

AU$137
per adult
Santarém Water Encounters Tour
Alter do Chão: Arapiuns River and Urucureá Village Boat Tour

Alter do Chão: Arapiuns River and Urucureá Village Boat Tour

AU$506
per adult
Alter do Chão: Arapiuns River and Urucureá Village Boat Tour
Regional Cruise in the Amazon

Regional Cruise in the Amazon

AU$2,606
per adult
Regional Cruise in the Amazon
Alter do Chão Jari Canal Selvagem Tours

Live the best 10 attractions in Alter do Chão

AU$110
per adult
Live the best 10 attractions in Alter do Chão
Alter do Chão Sunset Selvagem Tours

Alter do Chao Sunset Tour

AU$96
per adult
Alter do Chao Sunset Tour
Alter do Chão Jari Canal Selvagem Tours

Alter do Chão Jarí Canal Tour

AU$137
per adult
Alter do Chão Jarí Canal Tour
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Our pick of the best Prainha Hotel Deals

Casa do Ivo (Paradise in Santarém Holiday House)

Casa do Ivo (Paradise in Santarém Holiday House)

Prainha PA
The price is AU$216 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
AU$216
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Santarém. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Museu de Santarém and Museu Joao ...
Casa do Ivo (Paradise in Santarém Holiday House)
Sandis Mirante Hotel

Sandis Mirante Hotel

3 out of 5
R. Cel. Joaquim Braga, 180 - Centro Santarém PA
The price is AU$65 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
AU$65
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santarém. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Museu Dica Frazao and Museu Joao Fona ...
9/10 Wonderful! (154 reviews)
O quarto estava impecável e o café da manhã diversificado

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Sandis Mirante Hotel
Hotel Palace Santarem

Hotel Palace Santarem

3 out of 5
Av. Rui Barbosa, 726 - Santana Santarém
The price is AU$92 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
AU$92
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santarém. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Sacred Art Museum and Museu ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (195 reviews)
Clean room good staff

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Hotel Palace Santarem
Barrudada Tropical Hotel

Barrudada Tropical Hotel

3 out of 5
Av. Mendonça Furtado, 4120 Santarém PA
The price is AU$66 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
AU$66
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santarém. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Paraiso Shopping Center and Santarem's ...
7.2/10 Good! (403 reviews)
Room was fine but bedding is old and worn. Breakfast was good but get there early or you'll get the scraps. Restaurant at the pool served good food and large portions.

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Barrudada Tropical Hotel
Hotel London Santarem

Hotel London Santarem

3 out of 5
Rua Lameira Bittencourt, 41 Santarém Para
The price is AU$97 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
AU$97
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santarém. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Museu Dica Frazao and Sacred Art Museum are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (283 reviews)
Ok hotel on waterfront. But service quality is poor and it is not just language. The night reception fellow spoke enough English once we found him to get us to our room but the woman in the morning had no interest in trying to deal with a foreigner. I speak pretty good Spanish which Brazilians can ...

Reviewed on 4 May 2025

Hotel London Santarem
Hotel Encontro das Águas

Hotel Encontro das Águas

2.5 out of 5
R. Vinte e Quatro de Outubro Santarém Para
Stay at this hotel in Santarém. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Nossa Senhora da Conceicao and Sacred Art Museum are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (121 reviews)
Nice place

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2025

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