farm · Soure, PA
Fazenda São Jerônimo
A water buffalo farm open to visitors, with cart rides, milking and tastings of cheese and sweets made on site. It shows how buffalo ranching became part of the island's identity.
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About Fazenda São Jerônimo
Fazenda São Jerônimo is a water buffalo farm in Soure, on Marajó Island, that welcomes visitors for ecotourism outings. It is one of the most popular things to do in Soure, because it brings together in a few hours the island's most typical features: buffalo, forest, mangroves, igarapé and beach.
The water buffalo is a symbol of Marajó, present in farm work and in the island's food, such as buffalo-milk cheese. At the farm, you see up close how these animals are part of daily life in the countryside. The property has also been a setting for news reports, soap operas and TV shows.
The tour is guided. Part of the way is done riding a buffalo, along trails through the forest. There are raised wooden boardwalks over the mangroves and an almost deserted river beach, Praia do Goiabal. The return can be by canoe or boat along the igarapé. On some versions of the tour you can get into the water with the buffalo.
It is an outing for nature lovers who do not mind mud, sun and heat. It requires the stamina to walk and to ride a buffalo. It is not recommended for people with limited mobility.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
The tour takes half a day, usually two to three hours.
Best time
Preferably in the second half of the year, the drier season on the island, and in the morning, when it is less hot and the light is good on the beach and in the mangroves.
How to get there
It is on Estrada do Pesqueiro, a few kilometers from downtown Soure, on Marajó Island (PA). Visitors usually go by taxi, motorcycle taxi or with an agency from town. Soure is reached by boat from Belém, landing in Salvaterra and crossing to Soure.
Tip
The tour must be booked in advance; wear light clothes that can get wet and dirty, closed shoes or sport sandals, sunscreen and insect repellent.
A look at the place
Fazenda São Jerônimo in pictures
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Fazenda São Jerônimo
Is Fazenda São Jerônimo open to visitors?
Yes. The farm welcomes visitors for guided ecotourism outings, booked in advance.
What do you do on the tour?
A forest trail riding a water buffalo, a walk on boardwalks over the mangroves, a stop at an almost deserted beach and a return by canoe or boat along the igarapé. On some versions you can get into the water with the buffalo.
How long does the tour take?
About half a day, usually two to three hours.
Do I need to book?
Yes, the tour must be booked in advance directly with the farm or through an agency in Soure.
How do I get to the farm from Soure?
The farm is on Estrada do Pesqueiro, near town. Most people go by taxi, motorcycle taxi or with an agency.