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Getting to Alter do Chão

Short answer

The reference airport is Santarém International Airport (Maestro Wilson Fonseca) (STM), in Santarém, about 40 km (25 mi) from Alter do Chão. By car, it is 37 km (23 mi) from Santarém, a 0h45 drive costing about R$ 21 in fuel and tolls.

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Flying to Alter do Chão

The gateway is Santarém International Airport (Maestro Wilson Fonseca), code STM, in the city of Santarém, about 40 km from Alter do Chão. From there you continue along the PA-457 highway (Everaldo Martins), a 40 to 45 minute drive.

From downtown Santarém, the final stretch by land is 37 km (about 45 minutes) and can be done by car, taxi, transfer or bus.

The routes and airlines that fly to Santarém change often; the safest approach is to check them when planning your trip.

Nearest airport
STMSantarém International Airport (Maestro Wilson Fonseca)
Santarém · about 40 km (25 mi) from Alter do Chão

The drive follows the PA-457 highway (Everaldo Martins), toll-free, and takes about 40 to 45 minutes by car.

Driving to Alter do Chão

These are the driving routes to Alter do Chão from the main cities of origin, with distance, travel time and estimated fuel cost for a car that gets 11 km per liter. Amounts are in Brazilian reais (R$).

From Santarém
37 km (23 mi) · 0h45
~R$ 21 in fuel and tolls
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Tours and tickets

Tours and activities in Alter do Chão

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Tapajós National Forest Tour
8.7· 3 reviews

Tapajós National Forest Tour

Venture into the Brazilian rainforest and discover the animals that live there on our 1 or 2-day Tapajós National Forest Tour.

2 days
from US$ 77
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Alter do Chão Full Tour
6· 4 reviews

Alter do Chão Full Tour

Explore the dreamlike beaches & lakes of the Amazon on our Alter do Chão Full Tour. You'll see some of Brazil's most incredible sights!

12 h
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Jari Canal Tour
6· 2 reviews

Jari Canal Tour

Explore a unique environment full of extraordinary animals & plants on our Jari Canal Tour. We'll venture into a nature reserve in the Amazon Rainforest.

10 h
from US$ 77
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Arapiuns River Communities Tour
2· 1 review

Arapiuns River Communities Tour

Discover the traditions and way of life of the people who live in the Amazon on our Arapiuns River Communities Tour. Discover the daily lives of these people.

2 days
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Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Alter do Chão?
The nearest airport to Alter do Chão is Santarém International Airport (Maestro Wilson Fonseca) (STM), in Santarém, about 40 km (25 mi) away. The drive follows the PA-457 highway (Everaldo Martins), toll-free, and takes about 40 to 45 minutes by car.
How do you get to Alter do Chão by air?
Fly to Santarém International Airport (Maestro Wilson Fonseca) (STM), in Santarém, about 40 km (25 mi) from Alter do Chão, and cover the rest of the way overland. Flight routes and schedules change often: check them when you plan your trip.
Is it better to drive or fly to Alter do Chão?
It depends on where you start. From Santarém, the drive is 37 km (23 mi) and takes about 0h45, costing about R$ 21 in fuel and tolls. From distant origins, flying usually saves time; from nearby cities, driving gives you more freedom. Compare the cost of the drive with the price of a plane ticket before you decide.
Is Alter do Chão easy to get to?
Yes: you can drive to Alter do Chão from Santarém, and its reference airport is STM. See the driving routes on this page.
Can I book transfers and activities in Alter do Chão in English?
Yes. On this page you will find activities in Alter do Chão that you can book in English on Civitatis, with the price updated when you book.
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