Arapiuns River (Ponta Grande & Coroca)
Rio Arapiuns
A blackwater tributary across the Tapajós. Boat trips visit the white-sand Ponta Grande beach and the Coroca community, the classic day trip from Alter do Chão.
The Arapiuns River joins the Tapajós on the opposite northwest bank from Alter do Chão, within the Tapajós–Arapiuns Extractive Reserve. A day boat trip usually departs from the town pier and takes 1.5–2 hours one way. After crossing the broad river, you reach white-sand beaches such as Ponta Grande, with clear water and few visitors. Then you visit riverside communities such as Coroca, to learn about stingless bee keeping, turtle conservation and palm weaving, and to have lunch in the community. Trips are mostly shared tour boats that include lunch, and prices vary by boat type. The river is wide and the waves can be strong, so wear a life jacket and bring plenty of sunscreen and insect repellent.
Opening hours
All day (day boat trips)
Nearby sights
- Ponta do Cururu
- Serra da Piroca
- Ilha do Amor
- Alter do Chão Village & Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Saúde
- Araribá Indigenous Art Center
- Lago Verde
- Pindobal Beach
- Floresta Encantada