Lago Verde
Lago Verde (Lago dos Muiraquitãs)
An emerald-green lake linked to the Tapajós River by a narrow channel behind Ilha do Amor. Paddling a canoe or kayak through the flooded forest along its shores is the signature experience.
Lago Verde (also called Lago dos Muiraquitãs) lies north of the town and connects to the Tapajós River through a narrow waterway. Its water looks deep green because of phytoplankton. The classic activity is to rent a kayak, or to follow a local boatman in a dugout canoe around the lake and into the igapó flooded forest and creeks, where you can spot kingfishers, herons and many aquatic plants. The mist over the water at sunrise is especially beautiful. Kayaks are rented by the hour from the shore in town. Half-day dugout canoe or motorboat trips usually combine Ilha do Amor and the flooded forest, and prices are agreed on the spot. During the high-water season (roughly March to July), you can paddle deeper into the forest. In the low-water season, some channels run aground. The lake has stingrays, so watch out when you go in the water.
Opening hours
Open all day (daytime boating)
Nearby sights
- Ilha do Amor
- Alter do Chão Village & Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Saúde
- Araribá Indigenous Art Center
- Serra da Piroca
- Floresta Encantada
- Ponta do Cururu
- Ponta de Pedras Beach
- Pindobal Beach