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April and January months are the highest season for Brazil, Belem. The prices are higher compared to the other periods. You will find the cheapest flight prices in the following months: March and April.

Belém, the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Pera, is located at the mouth of the Guama River, a lower tributary of the Amazon River, in the Gulf of Guajara. Belém is known as the gateway to the Amazon Region. The city was the first European colony in the Amazon. It has an important place in terms of tourism in the region with its historical riches, nature, gastronomy, architecture and cultural activities.

Places to Visit in Belem

We can list the must-see places in Belém as follows:

Basilica of Our Lady of Nazareth in Exile (Belem Basilica)

The Basilica of Belem, whose Portuguese name is Basílica Nossa Senhora de Nazaré do Desterro, was started to be built in 1909 with the laying of the foundation stone by the Archbishop of Belém, Santino Maria Coutinho, it is a Catholic temple in Belém. Built-in neoclassical and eclectic style, the building was declared a basilica on 19 July 1923. The basilica, which is as flamboyant inside as it is outside, is decorated with stained glass, mosaics, arches, and carved beams.

Mangal Das Garças

Mangal das Garças Zoobotanical Park, which exhibits the magnificent nature of the Amazon in the middle of the city, was opened by the Government of Pará in 2005. Located on the banks of the Guamá River and on the edges of Belém's historic center, the park covers an area of ​​approximately 40,000 square meters. The park represents different floristic macro-regions of Pará; thousands of plant species, lakes, bird,s and other species, entertainment facilities, restaurants, and souvenir shops.

Estaçao das Docas

Located on the riverbank of the old Belém port, Estação das Docas is one of the most lively and touristic spots in the city. Estação das Docas, a complex of culture, gastronomy, fashion, shopping, and entertainment, has been in service since 2000. The complex is divided into Art Boulevard, Gastronomy Boulevard, Fairs, and the Exhibition area. The complex includes the Maria Sylvia Nunes Theater and the Forte de São Pedro Nolasco amphitheater. Estação das Docas welcomes an average of 1 million visitors a year.

São José Liberto – Museum of Para Gems

The Gems Museum, which takes you on a journey through the geological history of the state of Pará, has a collection of more than 4000 items. The museum, which consists of rooms with five elements, archaeological ceramics from the Amazonian culture, ancient ruins, precious stones, and fossilized nature artworks, is quite remarkable.

Catedral Nossa Senhora das Graças (Cathedral of Our Lady of Grace)

The first building of Our Lady of Grace Cathedral, located in the old city of Belém, was built inside the Nativity Castle in the 1600s and was dedicated to Our Lady of Grace. The cathedral was transferred to Largo Sé a few years later. The poorly constructed cathedral was dismantled in 1719 at the request of John V of Portugal, Diocese of Maranhao. The cathedral became part of the Diocese of Pará and earned the right to honor the Episcopal Cathedral as its main church. The building, which was rebuilt on the site of the first church, was completed in 1782. The cathedral, which has become one of the symbols of the city, attracts great attention from local people and tourists.

Emílio Goeldi Museum

Founded in 1866 by Domingos Soares Ferreira Penna as the Pará Museum of Natural History and Ethnography, the museum is named in honor of Swiss naturalist Émil August Goeldi, who reorganized the institution and was its director from 1894 to 1905. The museum is open to visitors between 9:00 - 17:00 every day except Mondays. The museum has the mission of researching and analyzing the biological and sociocultural diversity of the Amazon Basin and contributing to its regional development. The museum consists of four sections: botany, zoology, earth sciences, and human sciences.

What to Eat in Belem?

It is possible to taste the unique local flavors of Brazilian cuisine and exotic Paraense cuisine in Belém, the culinary capital of the Amazon. We can list a few of the local delicacies as follows:

Tacaca

Tacacá, one of the most famous local delicacies of the region, is a soup prepared with Jambu and tucupi, goma de tapioca, cassava, dried shrimp, and small yellow peppers. It is put in Cuias, which is a perforated gourd, and served very hot.

Arroz de Jambu

Another local delicacy of Belém is Arroz de Jambu. Rice cooked with garlic, onions and spices is served mixed with boiled jambu leaves. It is quite a delicious dish.

Pirarucu (Arapaima)

Arapaima, a fish species that live in the Amazon lagoons and exceeds 3 meters in length, is one of the most consumed seafood in the region. It is served by blending with spices, grilled, and cooked in oil.

Pexiada

Pexiada, which is included in the cuisine of various states, is a local and well-established dish. Cooked with various vegetables, coconut milk, palm oil, and tomato sauce, this dish is healthy and nutritious.

When to Go to Belem?

The annual average temperature in Belem, which is under the influence of a tropical climate, is between 26 and 27 degrees. The period between December and May receives heavy rainfall. The period between June and December, when the weather is dry, is the ideal time to travel to Belem.

How to Get to Belem?

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