Where are we today? Alter do Chão
What do I love about Alter do Chão? Everything! We turned down a gigantic river (Tapajos) that flows off the Amazon for this stop. Alter do Chão is a river beach town known as the Brazilian Riviera. The best thing about it to me is that it is truly Brazilian — or so I think. It has touristy aspects, but for Brazilians enjoying their own country. It is not overrun by foreign tourists, and hardly anyone speaks English. Travel bloggers and Instagrammers are beginning to talk about it though, and obviously the occasional cruise ship stops here. I hope Alter do Chão maintains its out of the way charm. There are a lot of native Brazilian crafts for sale here, including beautiful woodwork items and earrings carved out of delicate fish skins. There are many Brazilian foods and drinks offered, as well. One of the drinks, which I am not brave enough to try, has an herb in it which numbs your mouth Toasted Cassava flour — side dish, topping, ingredient - versatile...