Parintins

Parintins is a city in the Brazilian state of Amazonas, near the border of Pará.

Understand
The city is famous for the Boi Bumbá festival that celebrates Amazonian culture.

Get in
Parintins is located on a fluvial island surrounded by several rivers in the Amazon rainforest. The only way to get to Parintins is by boat or plane.

By boat

 * Fast motor launches leave Manaus in the early morning. 10 hours, R$ 120-150, two different comanies on alternating days.
 * Several large riverboats a day from Manaus, about 30 hours.
 * Two boats a day to Santarém, 14 hours, R$ 50. These are en-route from Manaus, often with delays.

See

 * Square of Sagrado Caracao of Jesus

Do

 * The Parintins Festival is one of Brazil's most famous and exciting festivals. Visitors arrive at the island of Parintins to witness the dispute played by the two "bumbás", groups of people, representing the two "bulls": "Caprichoso" and "Garantido", from the Parintins Cult.

Sleep
Dozens of pousadas, starting at 20 reais a night.