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Tapajós Confluence

Witness the sharp, unmixing line between the clear emerald waters of the Tapajós and the sediment-rich brown Amazon River.

Ponta do Cururu

Aerial view of the iconic white sandbanks and beaches located just west of Santarém.

Lago Grande de Franca

A vast complex of floodplain lakes and winding channels that showcase the seasonal pulse of the Amazon basin.

Riverine Communities

Small clusters of houses and schools along the riverbanks, accessible only by boat.

Santarém Port

View of the busy commercial docks and the diverse array of traditional wooden 'gaiola' riverboats.

Amazon Main Channel

The immense scale of the world's largest river as it meanders through the dense rainforest.

Saracá-Taquera Forest

Pristine primary rainforest canopy visibility as the plane descends toward the Trombetas bauxite region.

Trombetas Industrial Site

A glimpse of the red earth and mining infrastructure that defines the economy of this remote enclave.