Serra da Piroca
Serra da Piroca (Pira-Oca)
A flat-topped hill across from Love Island, overlooking sandbars, Lake Verde and the broad Tapajós River. It is the best viewpoint in Alter do Chão.
Serra da Piroca (also written Pira-Oca) is a table-top hill on the northwest side of Love Island, with an elevation of about 100-plus metres. From the red-and-white signposts on the west side of Love Island, the trail takes about 45 minutes to reach the top. Keep straight at any forks. The summit has wide views, where you can see the white sandbars, the dark green Lake Verde and the Tapajós River opposite, as broad as a sea. Light is best at sunrise and sunset. Some sections of the trail are exposed, so bring water and sun protection. In the dry season the sandy ground can be slippery. The hike is free and requires no ticket, but it is recommended to go with others or hire a local guide. If you come down in the evening, bring a headlamp.
Opening hours
Open all day (avoid midday)
Nearby sights
- Ponta do Cururu
- Lago Verde
- Ilha do Amor
- Alter do Chão Village & Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Saúde
- Araribá Indigenous Art Center
- Floresta Encantada
- Ponta de Pedras Beach
- Pindobal Beach