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Description
Belém
is the economic center of the northern region and capital of
the mineral rich state of Pará.
One
of the rainiest cities in the world, it has a "less wet"season
from July to December. But this not as bad as it sounds. Rain often comes
and goes quickly and is a brief respite from the equatorial heat.
Belém
is 120km from the Atlantic ocean and it has the biggest port on the Amazon
river. From Belém, you set sail for any place that is navigable on the
Amazon and its tributaries.
At
the Ver O Peso market and port, there is not much for a tourist to buy .
Yet , the display of fruit, vegetables, plants, animals and fish, not to
mention the people, is fascinating. The most intriguing section is filled
with medicinal herbs and roots, dead snakes and amulets for every possible
occasion.
There are
interesting museums, and a zoo with manatees, jungle
cats, alligators, snakes, monkeys and many amazonian birds.
More info.....
Activities
Trekking, Cruises, observation
of Flora
& Fauna,
City
tours,
Historical local culture
tours, Amazon
Forest and Rivers.
For more information please use the
following links:
Accommodation
A good range of hotels, pousadas and resorts
is available.
Events:
Weather
     
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