Ponta do Cururu
A sandspit west of town where boat trips watch the sunset and pink river dolphins. It is the most popular evening boat trip.
Ponta do Cururu is a sandspit on the Tapajós riverbank west of Serra da Piroca, famous for its sunsets and Amazon river dolphins. In the evening, take a motorboat from the town pier for about 20–30 minutes. The boatman will anchor in shallow water and wait for the sun to sink into the broad river. Pink river dolphins (botos) and grey dolphins often surface nearby to breathe. In the low-water season the sandspit is exposed, so you can go ashore to walk and swim in the shallows. In the high-water season the beach narrows. Boat trips are usually combined with Love Island and Lake Verde as a half-day tour, and prices are negotiated per boat. You will return after dark, so bring a torch and insect repellent.
Opening hours
Best at dusk
Nearby sights
- Serra da Piroca
- Ilha do Amor
- Lago Verde
- Alter do Chão Village & Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Saúde
- Araribá Indigenous Art Center
- Floresta Encantada
- Ponta de Pedras Beach
- Pindobal Beach