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Country
Brazil
Continent
South America
Airport
BEL
Currency
Brazilian real
Time zone
UTC-3
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Ver-o-Peso at dawn
Start where the river boats unload
Set your alarm for 5 or 6 a.m. That is when the fish arrive at Ver-o-Peso and the açaí is at its freshest. Billed as the largest open-air market in Latin America, Ver-o-Peso combines an iron pavilion, fish market, meat market and açaí fair. Its name comes from an old customs weighing post, the Casa de Haver-o-Peso. If you only have one morning in the city, spend it here.
The Amazon gateway
Belém, gateway to the Amazon, not a beach resort
Belém, gateway to the Amazon, is the capital of Pará state and a city of more than 1.3 million people. Captain Francisco Caldeira Castelo Branco founded it in 1616 around the Forte do Presépio, and it was first called Feliz Lusitânia. The rubber boom of 1880 to 1920 made it rich. Come for its culture and its food rather than for beaches: Belém has been a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy since 2015, and it is the launch point for Marajó Island.
Amazonian flavors
Duck in tucupi, tacacá and a tingle of jambu
| Dish or fruit | What it is |
|---|---|
| Pato no tucupi | Duck in a yellow cassava broth with jambu, the emblematic dish of the Círio |
| Maniçoba | Cassava leaves cooked for four days, then simmered with pork |
| Tacacá | Cassava broth with jambu and dried shrimp, served in a gourd |
| Fruits | Fresh açaí, cupuaçu, bacuri and tucumã |
Jambu is the herb that makes your lips tingle, and you will find it in many local dishes. For a meal by the water, the Estação das Docas, a group of restored docks, is lined with restaurants.
Heritage
A fort, a basilica and a rubber-era opera house
Forte do Presépio
The fort where the city began in 1616 is a natural first stop, along with the Sé Cathedral and the Basilica of Our Lady of Nazaré.
Theatro da Paz
This neoclassical opera house was built with rubber-boom wealth. Together with the Teatro Amazonas in Manaus, it has been inscribed by UNESCO as the Amazon Theatres.
Green spaces
The Mangal das Garças park, with its egrets, flamingos and butterfly house, and the Emílio Goeldi museum and zoo, round out a visit.
Círio de Nazaré
One of the world's largest religious processions
The second Sunday of October
Every year on the second Sunday of October, an immense crowd takes to the streets of Belém for the Círio de Nazaré. The tradition goes back to 1793 and to the legend of a statue found by a caboclo named Plácido. Its symbols are a 400-meter rope and the berlinda carriage, and the Friday evening Trasladação comes first. The Círio is listed by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. October is peak season, and prices rise accordingly.
River islands
Combu, Mosqueiro and Marajó
Combu and Mosqueiro
A short boat trip takes you to Combu Island for grilled tambaqui. Mosqueiro Island, 67 km north, has freshwater beaches.
Marajó, the giant island
Marajó is described as the largest fluvio-marine island on Earth, known for its Marajoara ceramics, its water-buffalo ranches and more than 400 bird species. Boats from Belém reach Porto do Camará in Salvaterra in about 3 hours, or about 1 hour 30 by fast launch, and a car ferry from Icoaraci takes about 2 hours 30. From Salvaterra, the ferry to Soure is free for passengers and takes 10 minutes. The wet season runs from January to June, when the island is partly flooded, and the dry season from July to December. Schedules change, so check them locally.
Getting around
Practical tips for Belém
The old town is best explored on foot, with buses and taxis for the rest of the city. Three to four days is a good length for Belém and its islands. As in other large Brazilian cities, take extra care: avoid dark, empty streets at night and carry little with you.
When to go
When to visit Belém?
June to November
The driest period, with October the driest month. It still rains, and daytime temperatures stay above 30 degrees C.
December to May
The heaviest rains. Belém has a tropical rainforest climate with no truly dry month, so pack quick-drying rain gear.
October
The month of the Círio de Nazaré, the busiest and most expensive time to visit.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Belém
When is the best time to visit Belém?
June to November is the driest period, with October the driest month. October is also the month of the Círio de Nazaré, when prices rise.
When does the Círio de Nazaré take place?
On the second Sunday of October, preceded by the Trasladação on the Friday evening. Book early if you want to be there.
How do I get to Marajó Island from Belém?
By boat to Porto do Camará in Salvaterra, about 3 hours, or about 1 hour 30 by fast launch. A car ferry also leaves from Icoaraci. Check schedules locally.
How many days should I spend in Belém?
Three to four days lets you see Ver-o-Peso, the old town, the Círio sites if you are there in October, and Combu or Marajó.
How much does a flight to Belém usually cost?
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