Welcome to Santarém! Santarém is located in the heart of the Amazon region, and at the confluence of rivers Tapajós and Amazonas. Former Indian village of Tapajós, Santarém was founded in 1661 by the Jesuit priest Felipe Betendorf and is now the second largest city in the state of Pará All the biodiversity of the Amazon can be found here in habitats as: Tropical forest, flooded forest (igapó), cerrado and a mild climate all year round. The meeting of the transparent blue waters of the Tapajós with water barrentas the Amazon, which run side by side for several kilometers away without misturarem, can be seen in the city. The proximity of the forest allows visitors quickly discover its wealth and numerous natural attractions. The old houses, as well as churches and squares illustrate a past around Portuguese colonization. The Craft place is very creative and varied, above all with the pottery of idols, vessels and amulets culture and mythology Tapajônica. The beaches appear as small islands of white sand in the middle of the river, offering a magical landscape and inviting so that the visitors want to stay here forever. The rapids Aruã and Unã are also important natural attractions of the region. This region is also remarkable for its abundance and variety of species of birds such as herons, tucanos, macaws, parrots among many others. An enormous variety of species of fish, fruit and spices combined with the forest, do the cooking place a pleasant surprise for the visitor.   © Copyright 2007 - Santarém Tur Empreendimentos Turísticos de Santarém Ltda. All rights reserved.