Alter do Chão
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Dorm beds in Alter do Chão, Brazil range from $22 to $23/night over the next 3 months. HostelHawk tracks 3 properties. Cheapest upcoming dates: Jul 5, Jul 6, Jul 7.
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Hostel prices in Alter do Chão, Brazil
A typical dorm night in Alter do Chão runs about $22.
At $22/night and up, Alter do Chão is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Brazil.
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Local knowledge for Alter do Chão
Where to stay
Most budget travelers stay within a block or two of Praça 7 de Setembro and along Rua Dom Macedo Costa, which puts the Lago Verde waterfront and canoe launches to Ilha do Amor within a five-minute walk. There are a handful of hostels and pousadas tucked into the streets just behind the square, generally quieter and cheaper than anything on the water itself.
Getting around
- The van from Santarém's Terminal Rodoviário to Alter do Chão costs very little and takes about 40 minutes. Taxis quote 10x that for the same trip.
- Skip the organized tour boats to Ilha do Amor. Walk to the village waterfront and negotiate directly with a canoe operator. A small fee gets you across.
- Book two to three months ahead if your dates overlap with the Çairé festival, usually the last week of September. Hostels sell out completely and nightly rates double or triple.
When to go
Hostels are cheapest and easiest to book from December through April (rainy season, when the sandbanks shrink), while July school holidays and the Çairé festival week in late September are the two windows when everything fills up fast.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hostel in Alter do Chão cost per night?
Dorm beds in Alter do Chão currently range from $22 to $23/night based on the next 3 months of availability.
When are the cheapest dates to book a hostel in Alter do Chão?
Based on current data, the cheapest upcoming dates for hostels in Alter do Chão are July 5, July 6, July 7.
How many hostels does HostelHawk track in Alter do Chão?
HostelHawk currently tracks 3 hostels in Alter do Chão, Brazil.
Is Alter do Chão affordable compared to other hostel cities in Brazil?
Alter do Chão is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Brazil, with dorm prices starting from $22/night.
Where do backpackers stay in Alter do Chão?
Most budget travelers stay within a block or two of Praça 7 de Setembro and along Rua Dom Macedo Costa, which puts the Lago Verde waterfront and canoe launches to Ilha do Amor within a five-minute walk. There are a handful of hostels and pousadas tucked into the streets just behind the square, generally quieter and cheaper than anything on the water itself.
What is the best time of year to visit Alter do Chão?
Hostels are cheapest and easiest to book from December through April (rainy season, when the sandbanks shrink), while July school holidays and the Çairé festival week in late September are the two windows when everything fills up fast.