Santarem to Humaita' via Manaus 2016-03-28 16.25.08

Santarem to Humaita' via Manaus

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April 3rd 2016
I did not stop in Santarem, advice along the road led to Alter do Chao, the Caribbean of the Amazon. A funny little place where there are sand reefs with with sand in the river, and the locals go out there on boats, about 300 m from the shore to lay on the beach and bask in the rain. Sometimes I’ll plan and check out weather before I go somewhere. Remember being In Cairns in Oz moaning ab ... read more

South America » Brazil » Amazonas

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Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of t... ... read more