Santarém Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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"Alter do Ch√£o" Beach, a freshwater beach along the Tapajos river, located in Santarem/Brazil.
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Where to stay in Santarém

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.

Prainha

While visiting Prainha, you might make a stop by sights like Museu de Santarém and Museu Joao Fona.

Prainha
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 26 Feb to 27 Feb
AU$65
26 Feb - 27 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
Barrudada Tropical Hotel

Barrudada Tropical Hotel

3 out of 5
Av. Mendonça Furtado, 4120 Santarém PA
The price is AU$66 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
AU$66
21 Feb - 22 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 Palace Santarem

Hotel Palace Santarem

3 out of 5
Av. Rui Barbosa, 726 - Santana Santarém
The price is AU$79 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$79
22 Feb - 23 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
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Alter do Chão Nature House sleeps 13 in beds

Alter do Chão Nature House sleeps 13 in beds

Alter do Chão PA
Stay at this holiday home in Santarém. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Alter do Chao Beach and Praia do Cajueiro are located ...
Alter do Chão Nature House sleeps 13 in beds
Curuá House

Curuá House

Alter do Chão PA
Stay at this business-friendly holiday home in Santarém. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Alter do Chao Beach and Ilha ...
Maravilhosa!!
Uma casa linda na floresta, adoremos nossa experiência aqui. Pertinho da cidade e da praia, mas também tem o próprio privacidade. A casa foi tudo arrumado e limpa, a gente sentiu bem em casa. Iremos voltar, com certeza.

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2022

Curuá House
Casa do Ivo (Paradise in Santarém Holiday House)

Casa do Ivo (Paradise in Santarém Holiday House)

Prainha PA
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)
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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

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

Ponta de Pedras Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Ponta de Pedras Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santarém. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.

Ponta de Pedras Beach

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

Paraiso Shopping Center

During your trip to Santarém, you can enjoy retail therapy at Paraiso Shopping Center. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.

Paraiso Shopping Center

Ilha do Amor

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Ilha do Amor during your trip to Santarém? Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.

Ilha do Amor

Activities

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
Maica Lake Selvagem Tours

Santarém Maica Lake Tour

AU$137
per adult
Santarém Maica Lake Tour
Water Encounter Selvagem Tours

Santarém Water Encounters Tour

AU$137
per adult
Santarém Water Encounters Tour
ECO Tourism Alter do Chão - Selvagem Tours

Amazon Eco Tour

AU$110
per adult
Amazon Eco Tour
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