Port
Parintins, Brazil
Activity Level
Easy Activity
Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At (prices in USD)
Information Not Currently Available
Minimum Age
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Duration
Approximately 1½ Hours
Meals Included
Meals not included
The Boi Bumba is one of the greatest folk festivals in Brazil. It is a world full of magic, bright colors, music, dance and folklore -- a feast for the senses. The luxurious costumes and floats, not unlike those seen in Rio's Carnival, are quite a spectacle.
A show with many dancers and musicians will be performed for you at the local arena -- a tamer taste of Boi Bumba. The samba seen in Rio is replaced by milder melodies, and the props and allegories are usually crafted with local raw materials such as tree bark, seeds and peacock feathers.
A local caipirinha beverage will welcome you as the air of excitement and anticipation rises. You will then be led to the seating area to enjoy this very special presentation of 1-hour long.
Please note: There is a walk of approximately 85 feet from the pier to the Parintins Convention Center located across street. If your ship is at anchor, patience will be required for the tendering operation. This is a live performance -- loud, rhythmic music can be expected. Seating is partially stadium-style (about 50% of the seats are on one level). There may be an opportunity to purchase souvenirs outside the Convention Center. This tour is not guided. The rainy season in the Amazon extends from December through March. Bring a light waterproof outer layer on tour with you.