Destinations - Marajó Island

Description 

In the mouth of the Amazon River, there is an island with almost 50.000 km2 of area,  making it the biggest estuary archipelago in the world.  Marajó Island has almost a thousand years of history, with a rich culture and a hot and humid climate. Part of the island is flooded from February to April, with the Amazon River invading the low lands, forming small islands and streams in an unique landscape. Marajó Island is an important ecological sanctuary and the economy is based in tourism, sale of artcraft representing the local culture- the ceramic "Marajoara" with the oldest registers from 980 b.C. Buffalo breading is also very important economically on the island. Soure is the biggest town in Marajó, with attractive beaches, peaceful atmosphere and beautiful surroundings.

Activities

Tours to observe the local fauna and flora, walks, boat tours, canoying, horseriding, visits to the beaches and local farms with buffalo breading, shopping for local artcraft and enjoying the local cuisine, among others.

Packages including Marajó Island

- Belém & Marajó Island- 06 days

- Other packages

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