Parintins by Boat 
Package: Lets party boi bumba in Parintins, Amazonas, Brazil Parintins 06 days and 05 nights
Tour in Regional boat with accommodations in hammocks.
1rst Day: Departure on the 25th of June at 04:00 pm, from the float ing Port at Manaus downtown.
Navigating Rio Negro down river to the place where the muddy waters of the Solimões River meets with the black waters of Rio Negro to form the mighty Amazonas River.
A good opportunity to see at close range pink and gray dolphins and the wonderful Amazonian sunset. DVD music along the trip, leisure and relaxing area (domino, cards).
At 07:30 pm time to taste a regional dinner (self service).
2nd Day: On the following day 26th of June at 7:30 a local breakfast will be served.
Scheduled time to arrive in Parintins between 11:00 am to 12:00 am. During the afternoon tour through the city.
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3rd Day: On the 27th the boat will be available for the day over night sleep only. Party time Boi-bumbá.
4th Day: Time to Party at Arena Parintins 28th of June (Boi Bumbá). 5th Day: On the 29th of June, departure at 05:30 am. Return back to Manaus cruising up Amazon River. Included Lunch Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner all Buffer (self service). service). 6th Day: On the 30th of June, scheduled to arrive at Manaus floating docks around 09:00 a.m. - Limited number of tickets available.
- Bookings and payment until 15th of June.
Included on the tour:
Accommodations in cabins or hammocks. Breakfast, lunch and dinner just during the trip Manaus to Parintins …in Parintins we only offer in the boat Breakfast everyday from 7:30 to 9:30.
English and Spanish speaking guide. Not included on the tour:
Any type of drinks, tickets for the bumbodramo and life insurance. For tickets incase wanted for special located seats we can provide, let us know. There is an option for those that would like to return by flight.
Tickets Parintins/Manaus, flights every day and every hour. Prices per Person: - Parintins Cabins Accommodations u$900,00
- Parintins Hammocks Accommodations u$650,00
- Transfer in and out U$60,00 (Manaus)
- Hotel Plaza in Manaus DBL u$86,00 SGL u$ 75,00 TBL u$90,00
Note: - Price for tickets Bumbodramo per night U$100,00
- A ticket for Bumbodramo is not commissioned.
More Information’s: Parintins in the heart of the Amazon
Parintins, city was founded in 1793 and its people presents an artistic expression recognized worldwide due to their folklore festival. The city has a population of more than 100,000 people in an area of 7.069 km²; it is situated on the right bank of the Amazon River on the Tupinambarana Island. 
The relief of area consists of forests of flood plains and highlands, lakes, islands, and a small ridge mountain that sets the border between Amazonas and Pará state.
Parintins is situated 420 km from Manaus, the way of transportation most used by the local population is the regional boat by river with accommodations are in hammocks and cabins. The trip on the Amazonas River from Manaus, takes 18 hours going downstream, and 27 hours going upstream. It takes 1 hour from Manaus to Parintins by air.
The Parintins Mountain Ridge is 152 meters high and is surrounded by luxurious dense vegetation rich in fauna and flora. The beautiful Valéria Lake is situated alongside the mountain and considered as a gateway of Amazonas state to ecological tourism.
The Folklore Festival is considered the largest cultural manifestation in Brazil. From June, 12th on the June's celebrations begin to be presented in the school yards and at the Cultural and Spots Arena (the Bumbodramo was built in the shape of a bull's head with a seating capacity of 35,000 spectators).
There are typical dances like "Quadrilhas", "Cordões de Pássaros", "Xaxados", and stylized "Bois-Bumbás" brought here by migration from the Northeast of Brazil. The competition of these celebrations goes until June, 25th, then giving way for the dispute between "Bois-Bumbás" Caprichoso and Garantido - Which, here in the North, take on their own characteristics with indigenous miscegenation. P a r i n t i n s Festival June 28th, 29th, and 30th were exclusively dedicated to the presentations of the two rivals "Bois-Bumbás". The CAPRICHOSO and GARANTIDO bumbás perform for six hours every night an authentic amazon ritual. The figures of Father Francisco, Mother Catarina, Tribal chieftains, Cunhã Poranga (pretty young girl), shamans and their innumerous tribes talk about, legends indigenous rituals. People dance in cycles along with the sound of the chants and clap their hands to the indigenous rhythm of cateretê, to the beat of carimbó (a hollow log drum) and to the marches. In one political decision against the tradition of the Festivals, from 2005 on the festival will happen in the last weekend of the month of June, from Friday to Saturday. It is the economical aspect overriding the tradition, which in someone’s understanding will attract more people and money.
The cheering sections decorate their strongholds with much creativity in order to complete the unforgettable show. When entering the arena, the "Bois-Bumbás" is received with fireworks and the war cry from the audience echoes in the face at the silence of the opposite cheering section. Language of the folkloric festival: Alvorada - A festivity that takes place in the city streets at dawn that announces the beginning of an event.
Arraial - The business of typical cuisine and social-cultural activities.
Contrário - The name given to fans of the opposing "Bois-Bumbá".
Cunhã Poranga - A pretty girl.
Curral - the location where "Bois-Bumbás" rehearsals occur.
Figura - A character of "Bois-Bumbás". For example: Bicho Folharal, dona Aurora, Neguinho do Campo Grande,...
Galera - Cheering section.
Marujada de Guerra - The name given to the rhythm section of the "Bois-Bumbá" Caprichoso.
Palminha - Two pieces of rectangular wood (itaúba-laurel wood or sucupira wood) used to beat the rhythm of the chants.
QG - The place where the costumes are made.
Toada - Music.
Tripa - The person inside the "Bois-Bumbá".
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