Excursion Belém! tour at Belem

Explore the major sites of the city during this half-day outing.

Ver-O-Peso Market

Firstly, take the transfer from the pier to visit the huge outdoor market that sprawls four blocks. It's the city landmark and possibly the largest market in Brazil. Its filled with stalls offering typical local foods, pottery handicraft, handmade clothing, even charms made by the practitioners of macumba (Brazilian version of voodoo), vegetables and tropical fruits, fish (fresh water fish brought every morning for selling). After visiting the market, continue the walk to the fortress.

Forte Do Castelo

Visit the fortress, which was built by the Portuguese in the highest place in the city during the 17th century. It was the way the Portuguese colonisers had to protect their new colonies against Dutch and French occupation in this region. Enjoy the marvelous panoramic view of the enormous bay in front of Belém from this place in the picturesque old city centre. This bay is used by the local boats as a hidroway. Take the transfer to the Basilik of Our Lady of Nazareth.

Basilik of Our Lady of Nazareth

Visit the Basilik built during the rubber boom time in the beginning of the 20th century. The Basilik sets as a copy of the St Paul's cathedral in Rome. This church is famous for its beauty and architecture, its central nave, stained glass windows and the altar. A devotion that was born more than 200 years ago takes place in the basilica, joining hundreds of thousands of devoted people to the religious festivals of the period, for the paying of the promises made to the Saint Virgin. Afterwards, take the transfer to the zoo.

Emilio Goeldi Botanical Zoo

Visit Emilio Goeldi Zoo, one of the most visited tourist attractions in Belém. Spread in five hectares of wooded area, the Goeldi has been renowned for years as one of the most important research centers in Brazil, studying the fauna and flora of Amazonia. In the zoo-botanic garden, visitors may see over 1500 samples of plants and more than 1600 fruit species (during season), that grow in the region; besides over 700 types of timber, and some Amazon animals such as birds, rodents and mammals.

Finally, take the transfer from the zoo to the pier and walk to the ship (short walk).

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking with some steps to negotiate and is not suitable for guests who utilise a wheelchair. We recommend guests dress in seasonal attire and wear sun protection and insect repellent. The tour sequence may vary.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Ver-O-Peso Market, Forte de Castelo, Belém Bay, Basilik of Our Lady of Nazareth, Emilio Goeldi Botanical Zoo