Ponta de Pedras Beach
Praia de Ponta de Pedras
A river beach northeast of Alter do Chão, scattered with black rocks. It is quieter than Love Island and known for its sunsets.
Ponta de Pedras lies on the Tapajós riverbank about 15 km northeast of Alter do Chão. It is named for the black rocks scattered across the sand. In the low-water season, a long white sandbar emerges, shallow and calm, with far fewer visitors than Love Island. It is a weekend getaway for Santarém residents, and simple beach grill restaurants serve grilled fish on the sand. The scene of rocks against the river at sunset is well known locally. You reach it by turning off the Santarém–Alter do Chão road onto a dirt track. You will need a car or a hired vehicle, and the drive takes about 30 minutes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Lago Verde
- Serra da Piroca
- Ponta do Cururu
- Ilha do Amor
- Alter do Chão Village & Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Saúde
- Araribá Indigenous Art Center
- Floresta Encantada
- Pindobal Beach