Alter do Chão
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How much do hostels in Alter do Chão cost?
Available dorm-bed prices in Alter do Chão, Brazil range from $21 to $30/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 3 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Oct 22.
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $21.
Over the next 30 days, dorm beds in Alter do Chão start at $21/night. Alter do Chão is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Brazil; 12 of 12 other tracked cities with current prices have lower starting prices.
Cheaper dates to stay
The lower-priced dates currently available include October 22 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.
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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 do hostels in Alter do Chão cost?
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $21. Dorm beds currently range from $21 to $30/night across the next 3 months of availability.
What are cheaper dates to stay in Alter do Chão?
Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Alter do Chão include October 22.
How many hostels does HostelHound track in Alter do Chão?
HostelHound currently tracks 3 hostels in Alter do Chão, Brazil.
Is Alter do Chão affordable compared to other hostel cities in Brazil?
Over the next 30 days, dorm beds in Alter do Chão start at $21/night. Alter do Chão is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Brazil; 12 of 12 other tracked cities with current prices have lower starting prices.
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.