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At a glance
Climate
Tropical rainforest
Languages
Portuguese
Local currency
BRL
(BRL)
Local time
(GMT-3)
Ideal trip length
3–6 days
Cost level
2 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Nazaré
Tap water
Bottled water recommended
Tipping
Optional, 10% for good service.
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
55 · Moderate
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Tacacá
Maniçoba
Açaí (savory)
Pato no Tucupi
When to visit Belem
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: October
Busiest: Jul-Nov
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Jan40
Heavy rain, hot, humid
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Feb35
Heavy rain, hot, humid
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Mar35
Heavy rain, hot, humid
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Apr40
Heavy rain, hot, humid
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May50
Rain decreases, hot, humid
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Jun65
Less rain, hot, humid
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Jul75
Dryer, hot, humid
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Aug80
Dryer, hot, humid
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Sept80
Dryer, hot, humid
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Oct90
Círio de Nazaré, dryer
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Nov70
Rain starts, hot, humid
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Dec55
Rain increases, hot, humid
Things to do in Belem
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
3 places
Ver-o-Peso Market
Campina 3 hrs
Explore Brazil's largest open-air market, a sensory feast of Amazonian produce.
Mangal das Garças
Cidade Velha 2 hrs
Discover Amazonian flora and fauna in a beautiful urban park.
Boat Trip on Guamá River
Riverfront 4 hrs
Experience the Amazon's edge with a scenic river tour.
Best in the afternoon
2 places
Theatro da Paz
Centro 1.5 hrs
Tour one of Brazil's most beautiful and historic Amazonian opera houses.
Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi
Terra Firme 2.5 hrs
Delve into Amazonian natural history and zoology.
Best in the evening
1 place
Estação das Docas
Reduto 3 hrs
Enjoy dining, bars, and cultural events in a revitalized port complex.
Any time of day
1 place
Basilica of Our Lady of Nazareth
Nazaré 1 hr
Admire the stunning architecture of this important pilgrimage site.
Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Belem
Straight-line distance from the centre of Belem.
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