Although the state of Pará likes to claim “Caribbean in Brazil” status for its entire 60-plus miles of Rio Tapajós beachfront, in truth that nickname originated in the simple village of Alter do Chão. Once the worldwide media found out about it, this Amazon gem — not even a town as much as a district of Santarém — went on the international tourism map. What it offers is relaxation, with a dash of exotic Brazilian spice.
