Our penultimate stop on the Amazon River was at the city of Parintins. Fun feature of the city is that it has two major section, the Port side and the City side (or something like that), which have major competition between them. Late in June these teams hold a major festival and compete. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parintins_Folklore_Festival] But for us the city was quite quiet.
From Road Scholar Brochure: "Exploration by Tricycle ... aboard local tricycles decorated by the locals for a unique discovery of the city. We will start outside the port to see the major highlights; cycle by the club of Caprichoso Boi, the Liberty square and to the Bumbódromo where the annual Festival is held, here we will have a short visit of this area. Continue to the Cathedral and ride along the shore back to port in our tricycle's. Aboard ship. Enjoy a free afternoon in Parintins."
Some photos:
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Blue Red Festival Stadium Parintins
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Red Team and Blue Teams colors around town
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Little man is active in town management I was told.
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Ready to ride!
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The six Road Scholar amigos
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Wow how exotic and such fascinating streets and tricycle taxi. So fun seeing and hearing where you are and what you are up to!
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