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View South America & Antarctica on the mapA transit city that has supported logistics and trade deep in the Amazon, centered on simple markets and riverside life. On cruise calls, standard excursions are viewing the meeting of the rivers, the white-sand beach at nearby Alter do Chao, and rainforest tours.

Santarem

Santarem · Brazil · View on map

A river port city at the confluence of the Amazon and Tapajos rivers. The Meeting of the Waters, where two differently colored rivers flow side by side without immediately mixing, is the main attraction.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

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Santarem · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

A regional city of about 300,000 people
Population
A tropical rainforest climate with almost no change in temperature throughout the year. February to May is the rainy season with heavy rainfall, while August to November is relatively dry.
Climate
Portuguese
Language
Brazilian real (BRL).
Currency
August to November (dry season, when riverside beaches appear)
Best time to visit
Local food
Charcoal-grilled Amazon River fish such as tambaquitacacaacaiand cupuacu juice
Sights
Confluence of the Amazon and Tapajós riversAlter do Chao freshwater beachCentral market (Mercado)Tropical forest tour in Tapajós National ForestVisit to riverside floating villages
Monthly average high / low temperatures
31°
24°Jan
31°
24°Feb
31°
24°Mar
31°
24°Apr
31°
24°May
31°
24°Jun
31°
24°Jul
32°
24°Aug
33°
25°Sep
33°
26°Oct
33°
25°Nov
33°
25°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2023 · Station: SANTAREM-AEROPORTO · about 1.5 km from port · elevation difference about 55 m · Approximate (limited observation period) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Cheaper than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)79 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water, meals and beer are somewhat cheaper; coffee costs about the same; a Big Mac is somewhat more expensive.

R$2.39
Water 500 ml
R$15.00
Coffee
R$22.50
Inexpensive meal
R$14.50
Local beer
R$23.90
Big Mac

Prices in Santarem. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

STM
Santarém - Maestro Wilson Fonseca International Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 9.7 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Ports in the same region

Sources

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