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The place is full of life, densely occupied with people and products from the Amazon. The fish market, a steel construction imported from Glasgow in 1901, is the most memorable image of the city. Ver-o-Peso market is a historical site and was recently renewed.
In addition to the fresh fruit, vegetable, plants and fish brought to market by dugout canoe, you'll find some crafts from the Amazon, indigenous ceramic, items for macumba ceremonies, medicinal herbs, aromatic roots and potions... It's like a picture postcard where colours, smells and flavours are all mixed together into a scene that is varied and original. There are also numerous cheap restaurants where you can try some tasty local food.
The name Ver-o-Peso means Check out the Weight. This is because a few decades ago all products sold were weighted on the spot, in manual balances, and the buyer wanted to check out the weight to avoid frauds.
The market is on the docks and is one of the largests in Brazil. It has more than 2000 stalls. It's open all day, from 4am to 3pm, but you should aim to arrive early to get the freshest produce. Directions: the margins of Guajara's bay
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Estacao das Docas (The Docks) was opened in May 2000. The old harbour was transformed in a huge modern centre of art, culture, leisure and gastronomy with the intention to increase the tourism of the state of Para.
In the complex you find six restaurants with best regional food, bars, small brewery, ice-cream and confectionery shop, stalls and shops with crafts and other regional products. There are also cash machines, post office, cyber cafe, magazine and bookshop, travel agency, temporary exhibition with the history of port and urban archeology, art gallery and several halls for events: concerts, dance, theatre, cinema and exhibitions. Cultural program is vivid and varied. There is no entrance fee!
In the evening it is sometimes nice to walk along the river and observe the magnificent sunset.
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Theatro da Paz (Peace Theatre) is the most important theatre in the state of Para and highly esteemed in Brazil. It was built between 1869 and 1874 during the rubber boom in the Amazon region and it's rare and well-preserved reminder of the time.
The theatre is one of Belem's finest buildings, built in neoclassical style. In its interior, the detail in the mosaic and parquet floors and staircases, the stenciled wooden ceiling and walls, the crystal chandeliers and mirrors, attest to the fame of this excellent opera house.
It's well known for having the best acoustics. The theatre has hosted Brazilian and international presentations of first-class. It is located in the heart of Belem and can seat up to 1100 spectators.
Half-hour guided tours (4 RS) are offered hourly from 9am to 5pm weekdays and 9am to 1pm weekends.
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Interior of the mansion is filled with attractions and a terrace on the external part of the building has a beautiful view to Baia do Guara.
It is opened from Tuesday to Friday 10am to 6pm, Saturday, Sunday and feast day 10am to 8pm.
The complex also houses one of Belem's finest restaurants, Boteco das Onze Janelas. It has a nostalgic ambient that brings an imagination of european tavern. Boteco hosts various talents from the city. It gets packed especially on Saturday so it's advisable to come early. Address: Praca Frei Caetano BrandaoPhone: 91 4009 8821Directions: Cidade Velha, on a riverfront
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Praca da Republica (Republica Square) is one of the most attractive points of the city with lush of mango trees. At the square you'll find a large statue that commemorates the proclamation of the Republic of Brazil and several French-style iron kiosks.
On Sunday vendors, food booths and musical groups create a festival-like atmosphere that attracts crowds of locals. It's also a great place to have a picnic and stroll around. Directions: bounded by Av. Presidente Vargas, Trv. Osvaldo Cruz and Av. Assis de Vasconcelos
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Known primarily as museum, the Emilio Goeldi installation is actually more of a botanical park and ecological research centre. Recognized as the first research centre for Amazonian studies, the park is dedicated to the study of all things Amazonian, including the flora, fauna and native cultures. It was founded in 1866 and reorganized in 1890 by Swiss zoologist Emilio Goeldi.
Inside is a botanical garden with more than 3000 spicies of plants and trails to walk around and observe them. Animal habitats feature more than 600 animals, from manatees, anacondas, jaguars, giant otters, macaws, sloths to monkeys, and fish tanks have various species from the local rivers.
Museum has an extensive collection of Indian artifacts, including distinctive and beautiful pottery of Marajo Indians, known as marajoara.
Park also contains a cafe and a good gift shop.
It is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 9am - noon and 2pm - 5pm Address: Av. Magalhaes Barata 376Phone: 91 3249 1302Directions: Sao Braz
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 Sloth in the Belem zoo by rui_bijie
open 09:00-17:00, closed on mondays Leave a Comment Phone: 219-3369Directions: Av. Magalhaes Barata 376 (a couple of blocks east of the Nazare Basilica)
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 Ilha de Marajo by rui_bijie
For the car ferry go to the village Mosqueiro; the ferry boat to the island leaves at 6:00 a.m. and the trip across the Rio Tocantins to Porto Camara takes about 3-4 hours. Visit Joannes on the island, see some buffalos, hike to the forrest, or enjoy the beaches.
The ferry back from Porto Camara to Mosqueiro leaves at 4:00 p.m. (buy some fruit at the port before you leave!)
Mosqueiro itself offers a great deal for dinner or some gift shopping! Leave a Comment
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For the best ice-cream in town go to "CAIRU" and try the local ice creams made of amazon fruits: açaí, cupuaçú, bacuri, uxi, graviola, castanha do pará, tapioka and so on.
You may try all of them before ordering (highly recommended!)
I was addicted to bacuri - but didn't like açaí and cupuaçú too much ... Leave a Comment Directions: You'll find the Cairu Shops all around town; some addresses include: Tv. 14 de Março Av. Mag. Barata - [Parque da Residência] Bv. Castilhos França, s/n – galpão2 [Estação das Docas]
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piriquitos by rui_bijie
Finally they move to the huge tree without any leaves (guess why it has no leaves) to go to sleep. After sunset they calm down bit by bit.
A great nature spectacle (for your eyes AND ears)! Check it out: they stay in pairs all life long. Leave a Comment Address: Praca Justo Chermon (Basilica de NS de Nazare)
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