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Canal do Amor and Ilha do Pinto:
Fortim's lesser-known boat tour

Upriver, far from where it meets the sea, the Rio Jaguaribe hides a mangrove stretch and a small island only reachable by boat.

🌿 What it is

A mangrove stretch with a romantic-sounding name

Canal do Amor ("Love Channel") is a narrower arm of the Rio Jaguaribe, surrounded by mangrove vegetation, that's usually part of the region's longer boat tour routes — the name itself is part of the tour's appeal.

Ilha do Pinto is one of the stops along this stretch, usually included as part of the same boat route that passes through the channel.

🐦 What to see along the way

Mangrove vegetation and wildlife

Unlike the tour that heads straight for where the river meets the sea, the route to Canal do Amor is slower-paced and focused on the mangrove's vegetation and wildlife — birds and the exposed-root scenery at low tide are part of the setting.

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This tour is usually sold as an add-on to the traditional Rio Jaguaribe boat trip, not as a separate outing — worth asking the boatman if the route includes the channel before booking.
📷 Is it worth it?

For those who've already done the basic boat tour

Anyone already familiar with the crossing and the shorter river tour tends to get more out of this stretch — it's a more contemplative route, better suited for those with time to spare who want to see a less-photographed side of Fortim.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

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What is Canal do Amor in Fortim?
A narrower stretch of the Rio Jaguaribe, surrounded by mangroves, included in some of the region's longer boat tours.
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Is the trip to Canal do Amor sold separately?
Usually not — it's typically included as an add-on to the traditional Rio Jaguaribe boat tour.
📚 See also

See also

⛵ Tour
Boat and ATV Tours Along the Rio Jaguaribe in Fortim
The Rio Jaguaribe can be seen from the water or from the riverbank at speed — two different tours, with a pace and a view that complement each other.
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⛴️ Tour
Rio Jaguaribe Ferry Crossing
Before a proper road connected both riverbanks, crossing the Rio Jaguaribe by boat was already the fastest way to get around Fortim — and it still is, on top of being a worthwhile trip in its own right.
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