By far the most interesting place in Santarém, at any hour of the day or night, is the waterfront. There are always dozens of boats tied up here, with the accompanying bustle of people and cargoes being loaded and unloaded, and constant activity in the shops and outfitters by the water. You will probably […]

On the north bank of the Amazon and right on the equator, MACAPÁ is the gateway to the state of Amapá and home to three-quarters of its population. Surrounded by uninhabited forests and hills, it dominates the northern section of the Amazon estuary. If you’re coming by ferry from Belém you’ll actually arrive to […]