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Marajó: Wet 'n Wild
MARAJÓ EXPLORER
• Insider
Isaac Meir, advertising executive:
"Two miles from Soure, the neighbouring beaches of Barra Velha and Araruna are separated by a small river and attract the adventure-minded traveler. Despite being quite wild and lacking the infrastructure of other more popular beaches they get very lively on Sundays. Go on weekdays and enjoy a beer while while soaking up the peaceful the afternoon sun".
•Top 5
1) Explore the fields of Cachoeira do Arari on bufallo back at sunset
2) Take a boat trip on Lake Arari spotting the wildlife and visiting local communities
3) Enjoy the vastness of the Pesqueiro beach in Soure with an ice cold beer and tasty iscas de peixe
4) Witness a Marajoara Fight on clay, where the challenge is to force the opponent to fall on his back
5) Take uo the invitation to join a Roda de Lundu and Carimbó, traditional dances led by tribal drums
•When to Go
It's easy to work out when to visit Marajó’s. It rains throughout the first half of the year and the dry season is from July to December. Travelling inland in the first months is a difficult task as the dirty tracks get submerged leaving the waterways as the only viable option to explore the wonderful wildlife.
•How to Get There
The island is right across the Marajó Bay facing Pará’s state capital Belém which is well connected with other major cities in the country. You can take a quick 30-minute air taxi or use the boat service from Belem docks, which takes three hours to reach Foz do Rio Camará. if travelling by car, head to Icoaraci distant 22 km from downtown, to pick up the car-ferry that takes the same three hours.
•Getting Around
Most towns are on the eastern side, like Soure, Marajó’s major town. Most of the nightlife on offer is concentrated there, like the technobrega parties. Across River Paracauari is Salvaterra with the popular Praia Grande beach and further south peaceful and chilled Joanes. During the dry season is worth taking a trip to Cachoeira do Arari and learning more about the ancient Marajoara pottery.
•Where to Stay
Accommodation is concentrated in Soure and Salvaterra where prices vary from modest guesthouses to nearby ranch hotels. Recommended ranches are Fazenda São Jerônimo with its wildlife tours and a tasty menu with local cuisine, and rustic colonial Fazenda Nossa Senhora do Carmo (+55 91 3788.2054) that bakes its own bread and is surrounded by scarlet ibis. In Joanes a favourite among travellers is budget Pousada Ventania
•Eat, Drink & Fun
Most ranch hotels are full board and guests sample local dishes such as Frito do Vaqueiro, Caldeirada Cabocla stew and the fish-based Bolinho de Tamuatá dumplings. In Soure and Salvaterra good restaurants offering local cuisine are Minha Deusa and Restaurante Lá em Casa. To find out where to enjoy the nightlife it's best to ask the locals as most parties variably change location and blast out forró and technobrega on huge sound systems.
•More Info
paratur.pa.gov.br
tinyurl.com/4dvqjf
soure.tur.br
salvaterra.tur.br
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