Kayaking on Preguiças River: Cassava culture at Casa da Farinha

You paddle yourself to a working cassava flour house, not just watch from shore.

Kayak the Preguiças River from Barreirinhas to the community of Tapuio in about four hours, with a local guide leading the way and life jackets provided. The route passes palm trees and birds before reaching Casa da Farinha, where you watch a presentation on cassava culture and learn how the community makes flour the traditional way. The return includes a swim in the river before paddling back to town.

Step-by-step itinerary

Kayak tour and cassava culture visit

• Start kayaking from Barreirinhas center
• Row for about 1.5 hours on Preguiças River
• Arrive at Tapuio community
• Watch cassava culture presentation at Casa da Farinha
• Enjoy a swim in the region
• Return to Barreirinhas city

The experience

The paddle takes about an hour and a half each way on the Preguiças River, starting from central Barreirinhas. You row to Tapuio, a small community where Casa da Farinha sits. A place that has kept the tradition of cassava flour production alive. The guide, a native Portuguese speaker accredited by the operator, leads the route and handles the cultural context once you arrive.

At Casa da Farinha, you watch a presentation on local cassava culture organized by Conductor Cultura José Maria. The demonstration shows how the community manufactures cassava flour using methods that have stayed the same for generations. After the presentation, you get time to swim in the river before the paddle back to Barreirinhas, where the trip ends.

Individual kayaks, life jackets and emergency instructional training are all included. Children from age 11 can join. Younger children can sit on an adult's lap in the kayak. The route passes through wild landscape with palm trees and birds, so bring a camera if wildlife matters to you. Public transportation options are available near the starting point if you're staying in town without a rental car.

What’s included

• Individual kayak and life jacket.
• emergency instructional training.
• accredited native guide speaking Portuguese.
• presentation on cassava culture at Casa da Farinha.
• time to swim in the river on the return paddle.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00 and 13:00

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Under 11: can't be booked

GroupUp to 4

Live guidePortuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Costa Leste EcoAventura

Is this one for you?The trip starts from the center of Barreirinhas and uses public transport options nearby, so you don't need a rental car to reach the starting point. It's built for travelers staying in town or without their own vehicle.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years). Children under 11 can't be included in the booking.

How long is the paddle each way on the Preguiças River?

The paddle to Casa da Farinha takes about an hour and a half, and the return trip is roughly the same length.

What happens at Casa da Farinha during the visit?

A local guide presents the cassava culture and demonstrates how the community makes cassava flour using traditional methods. You watch the process and learn about the tradition that has shaped Tapuio.

What's included in the kayaking trip?

Individual kayaks, life jackets, emergency instructional training and an accredited native guide are included. You also get time to swim in the river on the return.

Where does the kayaking start and how do I get there?

The trip starts from central Barreirinhas. Public transportation options are available nearby if you don't have a rental car or are staying in town.