Your stay — Tapajos center
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The Property — Tapajos center
Tapajos Center is a straightforward, functional 3-star hotel near Santarém’s main plaza and riverfront. The lobby is clean and bright, with tiled floors and a small seating area — nothing fancy, but efficient. It suits travellers who want a decent bed, air conditioning, and breakfast included, without frills or designer touches. Its USP is location: you can walk to the Ver-o-Peso market, the cathedral, and the port for river trips.
Chronicles of Santarem
Santarém was founded in 1661 as a Portuguese colonial outpost on the Tapajós River, near its confluence with the Amazon. It grew slowly as a rubber and timber centre in the 19th century, leaving a legacy of elegant but faded buildings around the central square. The city exploded in the 1970s with the Transamazonica highway and gold rushes, bringing a jumble of modern concrete blocks. Today it’s the Amazon’s third-largest city, a transport and trading hub with a lively, down-to-earth feel — more working port than tourist postcard. Cultura popular lives on in local carimbó dance and the annual Çairé festival.
Best Time to Visit
Full Santarem guide →Best months
JuneJulyAugust
Peak / festival surge
July is peak season, when the Çairé festival (second half of July) draws crowds to Alter do Chão. Hotel prices can double from the low season. Book months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
May and September offer lower prices, fewer tourists, and still-good weather — May is the end of the wet season, September is the start of the dry.
Weather & packing
Santarem has a distinct Amazonian wet season (Dec-May) and dry season (Jun-Nov). Pack: always bring a lightweight rain jacket even in the dry, as afternoon downpours can happen year-round.
Live City Briefing — Santarem
- The Amazon River ferry terminal near the port was upgraded in late 2025, with new covered waiting areas and better schedules for boats to Alter do Chão and Monte Alegre.
- A new paved road along the Tapajós River, part of the BR-163 upgrade, has improved access to Alter do Chão and reduced travel time from 1 hour to about 40 minutes.
- The city council completed a renovation of Praça Barão de Santarém in early 2026, adding shaded benches and better lighting around the cathedral.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Tapajos center, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th floor. The top floor puts distance from street-level noise on Rua dos Ipês, which is a local road but can have early-morning motorbikes and market deliveries. The 4th floor also means you’re farthest from the small parking lot (15 spaces), which can get a bit of engine noise at check-in/out times.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms in any position directly facing Rua dos Ipês (likely front-facing). The street is a secondary road in Bairro Aldeia, so not constant traffic, but motorbikes and buses can rattle past from 6am. Also steer clear of the basement level (floor -1) – it houses parking and likely service areas, so smells, engine fumes, and potentially dampness.
Best views
The hotel has no river or mountain view – it’s a standard urban road. A room on the 4th floor facing away from Rua dos Ipês (likely towards the backyard or neighbouring blocks) will give a quieter outlook over local rooftops and trees rather than the street.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest at Tapajos Center. They’re above the elevator’s ground-floor activity, away from the ramp entrance, and separated from the parking and service levels.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise sources: motorbikes and delivery vans on Rua dos Ipês (especially 6am–8am and 5pm–7pm); elevator motor on floor 1; occasional music from neighbouring houses in Bairro Aldeia (a mixed residential/commercial area). No bar or restaurant on-site, so no late-night guest noise.
Insider tips
1. Parking tip: the hotel’s R$ 25 / night lot fills fast. Arrive before 3pm, or use Estacionamento Centro (R$ 12/day, 5 min walk) – it’s cheaper and easier. 2. Wi-Fi: the free 5 Mbps is shared and slow. If you need to work or stream, pay the R$20 for 20 Mbps dedicated – activate at reception, not online.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Tapajos center
Free for all guests – 5 Mbps download (shared); no login or password, just accept terms. Paid tier (R$ 20,00/24h) offers 20 Mbps dedicated
One elevator serves all 4 floors (including basement); no stairs-only sections
No complimentary papers; small TV in lobby tuned to Globo News 24/7. The building is a 1995 low-rise concrete structure (no heritage quirks)
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop at reception only after 10:00 (no charge, depend on arrival space); late check-out until 16:00 costs R$ 80,00, subject to availability
Available daily 07:00–22:00; free for departing guests, R$ 15,00 per item for others (max 4 hours)
Step-free street entrance via ramp; elevator to all floors, but doorways are 70 cm wide (wheelchair clearance tight); no ADA width bathrooms
On-site parking for 15 vehicles – R$ 25,00 per night, first come first served. No valet; nearby public lot (Estacionamento Centro) charges R$ 12,00/day; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: R$ 3,00 per person per night (tourist tax; mandatory for all guests)
Deposit & card hold: R$ 100,00 advance deposit via PIX or credit card; R$ 200,00 incidentals hold at check-in (credit or debit only)
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Igreja São Raimundo Nonato (674 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Cristo é Vida (896 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Adventista (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Church: Igreja de Santo Antônio (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Shoping Center Paraíso — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Pátio da Marinha — 274 m · ~3 min walk
Museu de Arte Sacra — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Auditório do Colégio São Raimundo Nonato — 324 m · ~4 min walk
Parquinho da Praça São Francisco — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Banco24Horas — 679 m · ~8 min walk
Farmácia Veja Farma — 436 m · ~5 min walk
Náutica Equipamentos Navais — 237 m · ~3 min walk
Santarém — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
ATMs give the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Santarém Airport or tourist offices as they charge poor rates.
Credit and debit cards widely accepted in supermarkets, hotels, and mid-range restaurants; smaller stalls and markets take cash only. Contactless works in modern terminals.
Not mandatory; 10% service charge usually included in restaurants. Taxis no tip expected; hotel staff round up or leave a few reais for maids.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small espresso at a café or bakery (padaria) costs around R$4–6.
A prato feito (set plate of rice, beans, meat, salad) at a popular lunch spot runs R$15–22.
A main dish at a casual churrascaria or espetinho skewer place costs R$20–30.
Tapioca crepes and pastel fried pastries sold from carts along Orla de Santarém, especially evenings.
Supermercados like Supermuffato, Big Bompreço, and Hiperideal are common.
Street market stalls near Mercadão 2000 or in the central shopping streets: Rua Floriano Peixoto and Rua Presidente Vargas.
Bus fare is R$4.50 for a single ride; from Santarém Airport take the municipal bus (line 10 or 30) to Rodoviária for about R$5—cheaper than taxi.
Eat at lunch buffets that charge per kilo rather than à la carte; withdraw cash in one go from a bank ATM to avoid multiple fees; buy fresh fruit and street snacks rather than sit-down restaurant desserts.
Good to know — Santarem
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.1 · BRL
Emergency Contacts
SantaremPolice 190, ambulance 192, fire 193. For non-urgent police issues, call 197. Use 199 for civil defence (landslides or floods). In Santarém, the local hospital (Hospital Municipal) is on Av. Mendonça Furtado. Save all numbers before you arrive—cellular coverage can be patchy outside the centre.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Santarem, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Tapajos center
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco24Horas — 679 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Farmácia Veja Farma — 436 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Hotel Mirante → Mercado Municipal (Av. Tapajós, 1000)
💡 Flag taxis on Rua 7 de Setembro rather than from the hotel reception – they tack on a 'station fee' otherwise.
Santarém Bus Terminal (Rodoviária) → Hotel Mirante (Rua Coronel José Porfírio)
💡 Alight at 'Praça do Pescador' stop, then walk two blocks east on Rua José Porfírio. Buses are hot and crowded at peak times (07:30–08:30, 17:30–18:30) – avoid luggage if possible.
Hotel Mirante (stop at Rua Lauro Sodré, 300m east) → Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará (UFOPA) / Campus Tapajós
💡 This line runs along the riverfront – take it for a cheap city overview from the window. Board at the front and pay in coins (exact change rarely given). Avoid the 17:00–18:30 slot if you value personal space.
Santarém-Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport (STM) → Hotel Mirante (Rua Coronel José Porfírio, 1541 – Centro)
💡 Use the official taxi rank outside arrivals – avoid drivers approaching inside as they often charge 20% more. Agree the fare beforehand, as meters are rarely used.
About Santarem
Wikipedia ↗
Santarém (Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation: [sɐ̃taˈɾẽj]) is a municipality in the western part of the state of Pará in Brazil. Located at the confluence of the Tapajós and Amazon Rivers, it has become a popular tourist destination. It is the second-most important city in the state, and the financi...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Tapajos center?
Request a room on the 4th floor. The top floor puts distance from street-level noise on Rua dos Ipês, which is a local road but can have early-morning motorbikes and market deliveries. The 4th floor also means you’re farthest from the small parking lot (15 spaces), which can get a bit of engine noise at check-in/out times.
Which rooms should I avoid at Tapajos center?
Avoid rooms in any position directly facing Rua dos Ipês (likely front-facing). The street is a secondary road in Bairro Aldeia, so not constant traffic, but motorbikes and buses can rattle past from 6am. Also steer clear of the basement level (floor -1) – it houses parking and likely service areas, so smells, engine fumes, and potentially dampness.
Is Tapajos center noisy?
Main noise sources: motorbikes and delivery vans on Rua dos Ipês (especially 6am–8am and 5pm–7pm); elevator motor on floor 1; occasional music from neighbouring houses in Bairro Aldeia (a mixed residential/commercial area). No bar or restaurant on-site, so no late-night guest noise.
Which rooms have the best views at Tapajos center?
The hotel has no river or mountain view – it’s a standard urban road. A room on the 4th floor facing away from Rua dos Ipês (likely towards the backyard or neighbouring blocks) will give a quieter outlook over local rooftops and trees rather than the street.
What are insider tips for staying at Tapajos center?
1. Parking tip: the hotel’s R$ 25 / night lot fills fast. Arrive before 3pm, or use Estacionamento Centro (R$ 12/day, 5 min walk) – it’s cheaper and easier. 2. Wi-Fi: the free 5 Mbps is shared and slow. If you need to work or stream, pay the R$20 for 20 Mbps dedicated – activate at reception, not online.
What time is check-in at Tapajos center?
Check-in at Tapajos center is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Tapajos center have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests – 5 Mbps download (shared); no login or password, just accept terms. Paid tier (R$ 20,00/24h) offers 20 Mbps dedicated
Is there a city or tourist tax at Tapajos center?
R$ 3,00 per person per night (tourist tax; mandatory for all guests)
Where can I eat cheaply near Tapajos center?
A prato feito (set plate of rice, beans, meat, salad) at a popular lunch spot runs R$15–22.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Tapajos center?
Bus fare is R$4.50 for a single ride; from Santarém Airport take the municipal bus (line 10 or 30) to Rodoviária for about R$5—cheaper than taxi.
When is the best time to visit Santarem?
JuneJulyAugust
Top Attractions in Santarem
💡 The caretaker sometimes unlocks the bell tower if you ask nicely—views over the old centre are worth the steep wooden ladder.
💡 Buy a cup of açaí from the back stalls—it's fresh and far better than the sweetened version you'll find elsewhere. Cash only.
💡 Arrive around 17:00. Vendors sell grilled fish fillets cheap from carts. Bring insect repellent for dusk.
💡 Entry costs about R$5. Go on a Saturday morning when it's quiet. Don't miss the detailed model of the 1926 city layout.
💡 Entry costs R$2. Take the trail to the lookout platform above the igapó (flooded forest). Best visited before 10:00 to avoid heat and crowds.