Making the most of Parintins
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
Cruise ships berth right in downtown Parintins, so it is an easy walk from the vessel into town. Most arrivals are welcomed by Bumba dancers! Large cruise ships anchor and use tenders to carry passengers ashore. About 1,5 km from the centre of town
Parintins occupies the tip of an island in the Amazon River. Although one of the river's deepest points lies before the town, the channel becomes very narrow and shallow before reaching the island's tip and the confluence of the rivers.
This small Brazilian town on the Amazon River has about 80,000 residents and lies roughly 350 miles from Manaus. The 200-year-old settlement has a rich Indian heritage. Every June, Parintins stages the celebrated Boi Bumba Festival, drawing tens of thousands of visitors for a week-long party. Many festival-goers even sleep in hammocks aboard the boats that brought them to Parintins.
A cruise call will most often include a show resembling the Boi Bumba Festival.
Getting around
Consider a pedicab tour around Parintins for an inexpensive, laid-back way to see the town.
Food and shopping
The main tourist shopping is immediately outside the port. Walk off the ship and along the pier to find a flea market selling everything under the sun.
Money
The currency is the Brazilian Real.
Staying connected
Portuguese is spoken.
Cafés offering customers free WiFi are scarce.
Opening Hours and
Most shops and businesses generally operate from 9am to 6pm, with a long lunch break from around noon until 2pm.
Many museums close on Monday.