Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
ARRIVAL AND GETTING AROUND
ILHA DO MARAJÓ
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By boat From Belém's Terminal Hidroviário on Av Marechal
Hermes there are daily boats to Ponto de Camará on Ilha do
Marajó (Mon-Sat 6.30am & 2.30pm, Sun 10am, returning
Mon-Sat 6.30am & 3pm, Sun 3pm; 3hr; R$22). Additional
departures are occasionally added on holidays and at
weekends. At Ponto de Camará buses to Salvaterra (30min;
RS$5), Joanes (20min; R$5) and Soure (40min; R$6) meet
the boats, although your best bet is to contact Edgar
Augusto who can organize pick-up in a comfortable a/c van
and will drop you off at your hotel ( T 91 3741 1441,
E edgar-transporte@hotmail.com).
By car If you're travelling by car you'll need to catch a ferry
boat from Porto de Icoaraci, 13km from Belém. Ferries
leave daily from Belém for Ponto de Camará on Ilha do
Marajó at 6.30am, returning at 4pm. On Mon, Tues & Thurs
ferries leave at 7am (R$104/medium-sized car; 3hr).
INFORMATION
SOURE
Tourist information The Soure minicipal tourist o ce is
at 1 Rua between Travessa 13 & 14 close to the Trapiche
Municipal, near to the river crossing (Mon-Fri
7.30am-6pm, although opening hours are erratic; T 91
8298 8087, E secretaria-turismo-soure@hotmail.com).
Services There are four banks in Soure with ATMs
including Bradesco, Rua 2 541 at Travessa 16, and Banco
do Brasil, Rua 3 1560, between Travessa 17 & 18. For
internet, try Cyber Gigabyte at 2 Rua Travessa 15 524
(Mon-Sat 8.30am-12.30pm & 3.30-8.30pm; R$2.50/hr;
T 91 3741 1826).
TOURS
Tour agencies Mururé Turismo ( T 91 4005 5656,
W murureturismo.com.br), Pai D'Egua ( T 91 3087 6043,
W marajopaideguatur.com.br) and Rumo Norte ( T 91
9131 2541, W rumonorte.tur.br) are reliable agencies that
organize tours to the interior of Marajó as well as day-trips
to fazendas (ranches).
Fazenda tours Fazendas usually offer buffalo rides,
canoeing through mangroves, alligator spotting and treks
(a combination of these starts from approximately R$70).
You can also visit fazendas independently, although it's
wise to book ahead, especially in high season. Among the
most established in Soure are Fazenda Araruna ( T 91 3741
1474), Fazenda Bom Jesus ( T 91 3741 1243) and Fazenda
São Jerônimo ( T 91 3741 2093, E fazenda.saojeronimo
@hotmail.com).
ACCOMMODATION
SOURE
Casarão da Amazônia 4 Rua 626 corner Travessa 9
T 91 3225 5915, W hotelcasara.com.br. An Italian
architect was flown in to restore this beautiful colonial
building, which now houses five comfortable rooms (some
smaller than others). An additional five rooms are set in a
separate building facing the yard; beds are sturdy and
comfortable with amenities including TV, a/c and fridge.
The restaurant looks onto the pool area, w hich makes a
refreshing addition in Marajó's heat. R$160
Hotel Ilha do Marajó Travessa 2 between Rua 7 & 8
T 91 3741 1315, W iaraturismo.com.br. This large hotel
looking right onto the beach has a series of adequate rooms
that could do with a splash of paint. The upside is that there
are plenty of facilities, including a volleyb all court, tennis
court and a very decent-sized pool. R$210
Paracauary Ecoresort 3km outside Soure T 91 222
6443, W paracauary.com.br. Three kilometres outside
Soure, this eco-resort is set amid a beautiful tract of
forested land. The simply furnished yet welcoming rooms
have forest views, and there's a pool to cool off too. Staff
can organize tours on the island. R$140
Pousada O Canto do Francês 6 Rua corner Travessa 8
T 91 3741 1298, W ocantodofrances.blogspot.com.
Some of the a/c rooms at this French-owned pousada open
onto a wide airy corridor with large modern paintings,
while others look onto the spacious garden at the back. All
feature dark chocolate-coloured furniture and are
decorated with artisanal paintings from Pará. Wi-fi reaches
some of the rooms. Cards are accepte d, and there's ten
percent discount if you pay cash. R$130
SALVATERRA
Hotel Fazenda N.S. do Carmo, Camará, Salvaterra
T 91 9112 6875, W carmocamara.com.br. This
welcoming fazenda features warm rustic rooms with
wooden floors and communal areas decorated with curios.
The friendly owners will share their knowledge and love for
nature, and organize plenty of excursi ons in the
surrounding area. Rates are full board. R$640
Pousada dos Guarás Praia Grande de Salvaterra
T 91 4005 5656, W pousadadosguaras.com.br. This
lovely resort looks right onto a wonderful stretch of
freshwater beach; accommodation is dotted around a
verdant garden shaded by palm trees, and facilities include
a pool, beach volley ball, massage area, and horse and
buffalo riding. R$196
JOANES
Ventania
do
Rio-mar
T 91
3646
2067,
 
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