Explore this scenic nook of Brazil - with striking architecture - on a cruise
Port of the Week: Santarem, Brazil
Why go? At the meeting of the Tapajos and Amazon rivers, Santarem offers clear freshwater beaches, river-linked communities, a striking colonial cathedral, and lively markets showcasing regional produce, crafts and Amazonian life.
The ultimate arrival: Explore panoramic river views, historic villages and local life on Viking's new 22-day From the Caribbean to the Amazon voyage, round-trip from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Destination highlights: Stand at the confluence where the clear Rio Tapajos flows into the muddy Amazon. Walk the Nova Orla Fluvial waterfront, visit the cathedral and Town Hall Museum, then travel to Casa da Farinha to see cassava flour production and rubber-tree-latex harvesting demonstrated by locals.
Do not miss: Try Amazon-style fishing on Maica Lake, cruising past stilt houses and winding waterways. Learn piranha-angling from local experts, watch for dolphins, birds, buffalo and iguanas, then feel the thrill as your hand line tugs.
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