Walking through Calçadão do Porto is a delightful experience that puts you close to the people and culture of Parintins. The coast is urbanized and is home to most of local bars and restaurants.
On the Calçadão, you can have a cold drink, such as native fruits juices, or sample the local gastronomy, which has dishes such as bodó no tucupi (the most popular local fish cooked in a broth extracted from bitter manioc root), caldeirada (fish-based stew), bolinhos de piracuí (salted cakes made with a kind of fish flour), and tacacá (a soup made with tucupi, dried shrimp, manioc gum, and jambu leaves).
From the Calçadão you can also admire the beautiful sunset of Parintins and feel the breeze that comes off of the Amazon River. Besides the natural beauty, the place is also a meeting point for good conversations. Meet the friendly inhabitants of the region and enjoy their company.
During the Festival Folclórico de Parintins (Parintins Folklore Festival), the site gets even busier and becomes a stage for shows with lots of music and attractions typical of northern Brazil.
Enjoy the sunset of Parintins from the banks of the Amazon River.
Address
Rua Faria Neto, s/n, Centro – Parintins, Amazonas
In the region there are several tricycle and motorcycle taxis that can take you to Calçadão.
The most comfortable way of getting around the city and arriving at Calçadão do Porto is by taking a taxi.
People who arrive to the island by the Parintins Harbor can enjoy the opportunity to see the Calçadão do Porto from the river.