Parintins by Triciclo
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Port
Parintins, Brazil
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$44.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 1½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Cruise along the colorful streets of Parintins by triciclo. This compact form of transportation translates as "tricycle," but it’s not a trike. Each triciclo takes one or two guests, and it’s like riding in a tuk-tuk in Asia. The South American version is every bit as zippy, and it’s a point of pride in Parintins for each triciclo to be decorated by its owner.
Meet the locals and experience regional culture on a 90-minute ride past the city’s major highlights. You will stop for photos at the Caprichoso Pavilion, Liberty Square and the Bumbódromo, where the annual Boi Bumba festival is held.
Step inside the cathedral before you head along the shoreline back to the pier.
Notes:
Each tricycle can accommodate one or two guests. This a home-grown experience, and the quality of vehicles and drivers represents a cross-section of the population. Your patience, understanding and acceptance are required. Limited tourism infrastructure is part of the charm here; you are trading professionalism for authentic interaction. Please bring your spirit of adventure and bear with any language difficulties or operational surprises that may crop up. Your driver will not be fluent in English. An English-speaking guide will be stationed at each of the three stops to address any inquiries; however, they will not accompany you for the duration of the tour. The duration of the tour is scheduled for 90 minutes, however, due to the manual operation of the tricycles by local drivers, there may be slight variations in the duration, approximately by 15 minutes. Various factors, such as the driver’s physical condition, weight, traffic, and terrain, may influence the speed of the triciclo and subsequently impact the duration of the tour. The tricycles are equipped with canvas coverings for sun protection, yet shade coverage is limited. To avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen. Bring bottled water. Tipping is customary.