Belém is located in the northern region of Brazil. Its capital is the state of Pará. It is
a historic and port city, with an equatorial climate. It is
also the rainiest capital in Brazil, which is influenced by the Amazon.

A city with many fortifications, churches, monuments, parks and museums, emerging as a great tourist destination in Brazil.

What to visit in Belém do Pará
Belém do Pará is very beloved for having many of its neighborhoods that are
charming and since the colonial era, with many buildings and their
areas that are historical and very well preserved. In their area there are many
attractions that are both touristic and natural.

Your tourist attractions
Let's start with its most famous tourist attraction, the Ver-O-Market.
Peso. It is considered the largest open-air market in Latin America and also the best-known postcard of this city, with its many stalls selling a little bit of everything, such as fruits from this region, many roots, spices, herbs, oils, handicrafts or its typical foods, you can find everything.

A milestone in the founding of this city
This is the Presépio Fort, located in the Feliz Lusitânia Complex, which was built to defend the city from invasions. You can see its original cannons in its internal courtyard, and also be dazzled by its beautiful view of the Guamá River and the Ver-O-Peso Market, which is nearby. The place also houses a museum, with a bit of this history.

The House of Eleven Windows
This is a main tourist attraction in Belém, which is the Casa das Onze Janelas,
which is also a building with a lot of history, which was the former home of a sugar mill owner and today is a cultural space, with works by Tarsila do
Amaral, Alfredo Volpi and Lasar Segall, with a beautiful garden and its restaurant
Boteco das Onze. A beautiful tour with lots of history too.

An ancient port

It is the Estação das Docas, which was completely revitalized and then modified in
a tourist spot with restaurants, bars, many exhibition spaces, leisure areas and a beautiful boardwalk that faces Guajará Bay, which receives around 1 million visitors a year. If you have a little extra time on this trip, enjoy the sunset near the river. It's just beautiful!
Take a boat trip

Leaving this old port, which is Estação das Docas, take a boat trip
boat, through its holes and creeks, through the Guamá River and also the Furo da Paciência, which is a canal that leads to the Acará River. The trip can last 3h30, to see all the Amazon vegetation and can be done by some tourism companies.

An environmental protection area
Mangal das Garças is a bit of the Amazon Rainforest located right in the
Belém's historic center. Admission is free, but there are some attractions that require a fee, such as the bird sanctuary or the Belém Lighthouse, which offers a beautiful view of the city. There is also one of the best restaurants in the city. There are almost 40,000 meters of green space on this tour.
The pride of the people of Pará
The pride of the people of Pará is their Theatro da Paz, which was built in the 19th century.
19, being the greatest symbol of the era that was considered golden in the Amazon,
during the Rubber Cycle. The building is only closed on Mondays; and on Sundays there is a craft fair, which is very traditional in its square. It is also one of the most beautiful show houses in our country.

The Basilica of Nazareth
Going to Belém means thinking about the Círio de Nazaré, which is one of the biggest religious events
of the world too and in the month of October, it brings millions of people who in this
party, the image of Our Lady leaves the Cathedral of Belém to go to the
its Basilica in a huge procession of faith. It is the only Basilica in the Amazon, which was built from the year 1909.

A Museum about the Amazon
Leaving the Basilica of Nazareth, go to the Emílio Goeldi Museum, which contains pieces
that tell the story of the Amazon and also preserve a little of this region
Amazonian Museum itself. It is the most important museum in Belém, but the city also has others and you can also add this tour to Combu Island.

An island
Combu Island is perfect for lunch. It is also an environmental reserve.
inhabited by 200 families who live on the river and you can see the buildings of their
capital. Visit Belém and plan your trip using our tips.
Don't forget to enjoy the food from this region, which is an attraction in itself.
only too.