The piracaia on the 31st
The New Year's Eve dinner is the house ritual: river fish roasted on the sand, by candlelight, served in a circle by the team who lives here.
- Full board on lodge stays
- Boat from Alter do Chão in the packages
- Our own team on the logistics
- Local host at the Villa
New Year's Eve on the Villa's beach
Between December 28 and January 2, the year turns here: a white-sand freshwater beach, the piracaia fish roast at the river's edge, a circle of candles on the sand — and no crowds. Alter do Chão fills up for the New Year; the Villa is 1h30 upriver by boat, between two protected reserves.
Dec 28 – Jan 0213 bungalowsexclusive use from 15 guests
The window
4–5 night packages between December 28 and January 2 — the journey deserves that much time, and it's what lets the city leave your body.
4–5 nights
Full board
Breakfast, lunch and dinner from the house kitchen, with river fish and community-made farinha. On the 31st, the piracaia on the sand.
included
Exclusive use from 15 guests
Above that number, the turn of the year belongs to your group alone: all thirteen bungalows, the pavilion, the hammock grove and the beach.
15+ guests
Group pricing
The rate depends on group size and nights — it drops as the group grows. The conversation starts on WhatsApp.
on request
The New Year window has one date — and thirteen bungalows.
How the year turns here
No stage, no fireworks, no queue: New Year's Eve here belongs to the house. Fish roasted on banana leaves, a circle around the fire, a river swim on the first morning of the year.
The beach on day one
White sand, crystal-clear freshwater, and no mosquitoes. The first swim of the year is a few steps from your bungalow.
Far from the crowds
Alter do Chão draws tens of thousands for the New Year. Close enough to reach; far enough to fall asleep to the sound of the river.
How it works
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Arriving via Alter do Chão
Fly to Santarém (STM), transfer to Alter do Chão, then 1h30 by speedboat up the Arapiuns. The group's boat is arranged as part of the package.
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The days
Beach, canoeing in the flooded forest, the Samaúma trail, workshops with the river communities — the itinerary is drawn up with your group, at its own pace.
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The night of the 31st
Piracaia on the sand and a circle on the beach. The new year arrives to the sound of the river, not a sound system.
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Children
Welcome. Tell us the ages on WhatsApp and the itinerary will make room for everyone.
Questions from people planning the trip
How much does New Year's Eve at Villa Arapiuns cost?
Pricing is per group: it depends on the number of guests and nights, and the rate drops as the group grows. From 15 guests, the Villa closes for exclusive use. Message us on WhatsApp with your group size and dates.
What's the minimum stay?
For the New Year window we work with 4–5 night packages, between December 28 and January 2.
Is there a party? Fireworks?
Not the city kind. The night of the 31st has the piracaia — fish roasted on the sand by candlelight — and a circle on the beach. No stage and no fireworks: the sky here does its own part.
Are there mosquitoes?
The Villa's beach is freshwater and white sand, with no mosquitoes. At New Year the Arapiuns is in its dry season, with the river low and the beaches at their fullest.
How do I get there from abroad?
Fly to Santarém (STM) — connections from São Paulo, direct flights from Brasília, Belém and Manaus — then transfer to Alter do Chão and 1h30 by boat to the Villa. The trip upriver is where the journey really begins.
Can we book the whole Villa?
Yes. From 15 guests your group has exclusive use: thirteen bungalows for up to 26 guests, the pavilion, the hammock grove and the beach, with no one else on the property.