Where the magic happens
The Parintins Festival
Parintins is a small town with more or less 110 thousand inhabitants, located east of Manaus, around 400 km away from Amazonas state's capital. It is known as a famous and beautiful festival that happens every year at the end of June it is a dispute between two oxen, the Garantido the white ox with a heart on the forehead, and Caprichoso the black ox with a star on the forehead. Every year they celebrate a festival in this small town where people from everywhere come to enjoy and party for three days in Parintins.
Every year we take tourists to live this incredible experience in the middle of the Amazon, sailing through the Amazon River and joining the amazing festival at the end of June.
So if you are thinking either dreaming of visiting Parintins and joining this celebration.
You can choose your package and come with us to this amazing festival in the heart of Amazon
The River boat package - 6 days and 5 night in Parintins
Traveling by boat on the Amazon is something very special. If you are planning to visit our region in June, consider visiting Parintins also. One of the most beautiful festivals happens every year in this place: the Amazonian opera, which has three nights of celebrations in the town of Parintins.
In this package, you will have a full package with all you need to spend several days on the Amazon, meals, tours, transfers, English-speaking tour guides, and accommodation in private rooms with a/c and bathroom
Accommodation in local people`s house
Another great experience in Parintins is to stay in a native people`s house, where you can interact with them and learn about their life.
For sure Parintins like any other place in the Amazon will steal your heart and you will want to come back another time.
And talking about Parintins is another unforgettable experience in the Amazon.
SO WHAT IS PARINTINS?
Parintins is a charming town located about 400 km east of Manaus, nestled on the right bank of the Amazon River. This town is renowned for hosting the vibrant and colorful Parintins Folklore Festival, also known as the Festival do Boi-Bumbá.
Held annually during the last weekend of June, this festival is one of the most famous folk celebrations in Brazil, second only to the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro and Salvador.
The festival is a spectacular competition between two teams, Garantido and Caprichoso, who perform elaborate retellings of a local legend about a resurrected ox.
The performances are a dazzling display of dance, music, and parade floats, deeply rooted in Amazonian folklore and indigenous culture. The event takes place in the Bumbódromo, a round stage that can accommodate up to 35,000 spectators.
Parintins itself is a picturesque town with a rich history and a strong cultural heritage. It was founded in 1796 and has grown to become the third most populous municipality in the state of Amazonas.
The town is surrounded by lush Amazonian vegetation, including lowlands and high hill forests, and is dotted with lakes, islets, and a small mountain range. The primary means of transportation to and from Parintins are by river and air, the first still the most common.
The economy of Parintins is based on cattle and buffalo farming, agriculture, fishing, and tourism. The town's cultural heritage is a blend of indigenous, European, and japanese immigrant influences, making it a unique and fascinating destination.
If you ever get the chance to visit Parintins, you'll be treated to a truly unforgettable experience, especially during the festival season. Have you ever attended the Parintins Folklore Festival or are you planning to visit soon?
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