Cruises to Boca de Valeria, Brazil
Port description
An Indian village that fronts the Amazon, Boca de Valeria is an intimate undiscovered part of the country for those seeking an off-the-beaten-track experience. With ‘Boca’ meaning 'mouth of' the village is literally the mouth of the Valeria River - located on the south bank on a hill of 400ft which overlooks the Amazon, between Parintins and Santarem. Boca de Valeria enjoys tropical weather year around, with temperatures ranging from between 25 and 35 degrees. Truly another world, this tiny Indian village is hidden away where the screeches of birds of paradise fill the air and trees emerge from the water of the river. Observe Amazonian lifestyles up close and barter for local crafts on cruises to Boca de Valeria.
Typical Excursion
Guests of the intimate village are encouraged to explore on their brief visit. The inhabitants of Boca de Valeria enjoy dressing up for tourists, and the children of the village make quite a spectacle in their traditional feathered headdresses in order to provide a fascinating display of the colourful and authentic culture of the Amazon region. As one of thousands of settlements in the basin of the Amazon, fewer than a hundred people live in Boca de Valeria in the distinctive wooden stilt-houses designed by citizens of the village. In addition to these beautifully crafted structures, an abundance of local wildlife including monkeys, birds and numerous varieties of exotic flora can be found throughout the village.
Upon leaving the wharf visitors will encounter many local shops selling authentic arts and crafts and souvenirs, including unique wood-carvings and hand-crafted beaded jewellery. Prices in the cruise port are exceptionally reasonable when it comes to local produce, and the locals here enjoy sharing and discussing their culture with the many international visitors that come through Boca de Valeria.
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