Museu Dica Frazao is a compact but distinctive Santarem stop devoted to the work of Dica Frazao, the Pará artisan known for turning natural fibres, seeds, and Amazonian materials into intricate garments and decorative pieces. It is exactly the sort of local museum that helps a river city feel specific.
The collection is not about scale; it is about texture and invention. Visit when you want a cultural counterweight to Alter do Chao, river trips, and the waterfront, and when you have enough Portuguese or patience to let the objects carry the story.