The sanctuary of Alter do Chao can be reached by land, air, and even by river. Another way to go there which is cheaper, is to get a bus. The trip takes approximately sixty minutes. The city of Santarem own's an airport and a riverport.
Some special rebates lower the ticket's price.
Some navegation companies in the area make regular trips from Belem and Manaus to Santarem with daily departures. The ship in this photograph, in which can be increased if you click, is just to have an idea of the security when traveling on rivers. The ship is made of Iron and has two powerful motors, and the that ship also has inumerous cabins with air conditioner. A boat trip from Santarem to Alter do Chao, while is an alternative to get there, is also one thing that nobody in this Earth should miss. It is on a river that looks like an ocean, with a forest's scenery and hearing a deep silence just broken by the bird's songs.