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Brazil

Belém / Amazon's gateway greener than envy

MeowScore 😼79/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😾
🔈 Noisiness 😼
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😻
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

march

Perfect weather for outdoor activities

☀️
january

Sunbathing cats, warm beaches, and reggae festivals

🎉
february

Carnival celebrations fill the city streets

⛵
march

Ideal weather, seaworthy cats sail on blue waters

🪁
april

Enjoy a colorful World Kite Festival with family

🌲
may

Outdoor adventures like treetop climbs and rappelling

🏄‍♂️
june

Warm, sunny days perfect for beach activities

🙏
july

Religious festivals, night markets, and Amazonian cuisine

🎭
august

World-class theater and puppetry at the Fenata festival

🐬
september

Witness river dolphins in their natural habitat

🕍
october

Stroll through colonial history & picturesque streets

🔮
november

Visit the mystical Festival of Iemanjá

🏖️
december

End the year soaking up sun on pristine beaches

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

🤑

Belem offers a mix of both affordable and expensive options for tourists. Basic commodities are cheap, but luxury items like electronics and imported goods can be pricey.

Visit the Ver-o-Peso Market for budget-friendly fruits, veggies, and souvenirs. Avoid shopping malls for imported items.

Usual visit duration

3-5 days

Exploring culture and nature

Usual visit duration

3-5 days

Exploring culture and nature

Belem is known for its history, food, and access to the Amazon rainforest, making it a popular destination for short trips.

Tipping

10%

Common to tip in restaurants and for services

Tipping

10%

Common to tip in restaurants and for services

Mostly cash payments, splitting the bill is common, credit card accepted.

internet situation

meh Speed

low average speed

good Availability

fairly accessible

great Cellular

good network coverage

Electric socket type B

Common in North and Central America. Safer because of grounding pin, mind voltage differences.

BRL

1 BRL =
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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Decent, but not great

LGBTQ tolerated

Mixed opinions

Imagine stretching your whiskers in a land where fish is always on the menu, and sunbathing spots are plentiful.

Get your paws sandy on the beaches, or prowl through vibrant markets, discovering unique scents and collecting treasures for your cat-nap nests.

Things to do

The mainstream

🍸
Estação das Docas
🌿
Mangal das Garças
🎭
Theatro da Paz
🥦
Ver-o-Peso Market
🙏
Basilica of Our Lady of Nazareth

The mainstream

🍸
Estação das Docas

A lively waterfront complex that houses restaurants, bars, and shops. The perfect spot for cats looking for a fun night out!

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🌿
Mangal das Garças

A peaceful park that features lush greenery and a variety of wildlife, including exotic birds and playful otters.

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🎭
Theatro da Paz

A grand opera house that boasts a magnificent interior with ornate decorations and plush seating.

Google Maps
🥦
Ver-o-Peso Market

A bustling market selling all kinds of fresh produce, meats, and seafood. A must-visit for food-loving cats!

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🙏
Basilica of Our Lady of Nazareth

A beautiful church dedicated to the Virgin Mary that features stunning stained glass windows and intricate architectural details.

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Off the beaten path

🏖️
Ilha do Mosqueiro
🐟
Mercado do Ver-o-Peso
⛪
Igreja de Santo Alexandre
🐾
Pedra do Brega
🗿
Estatua de Icoaraci

Off the beaten path

🏖️
Ilha do Mosqueiro

A cat paradise with pristine beaches, clear waters and fresh seafood. Purrfect for a relaxing island getaway. 🌴🐾

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🐟
Mercado do Ver-o-Peso

A bustling market that sells fresh fish, exotic fruits and handmade crafts made by local cats. Kittylicious 🛍️🐱

Google Maps
⛪
Igreja de Santo Alexandre

An old colonial church filled with cat statues and gorgeous stained glass windows. Meowgnificent 🐈🎶

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🐾
Pedra do Brega

A rocky outcrop surrounded by the Amazon River with stunning views of the sunset. Pawsome spot for a cat nap. 🌅😴

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🗿
Estatua de Icoaraci

Purrfectly hidden statue of a catfisherman in the small suburb of Icoaraci 🎣🐱

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Decent, but not great

LGBTQ tolerated

Mixed opinions

Mindful meoweler tips

Belém's Famous Market

The Ver-o-Peso market is a vibrant and colorful place to visit, offering local ingredients, crafts, and exotic fruits. Watch out for the cat-sized rats!

Religious Diversity

Belém has a rich blend of religious practices with many churches, temples, and synagogues. Visit the Catedral de Belém, a beautiful example of Baroque architecture.

Mangal das Garças

A beautiful park in Belém offering a relaxing walk around nature, birds, and butterflies. Don't miss the tower for a panoramic view of the city!

Tacacá

Belém's signature dish is a soup with shrimp, jambu herb, and tucupi sauce. Try it out but beware of the spice!

The Rainforest

Belém is the gateway to the Amazon rainforest. Take a boat tour to see the forest's wonders and encounter dolphins, caimans, and monkeys.

Useful external sites

turismobelem.com.br

Belem Tourism↗

Official tourism website of Belem, Brazil

www.lonelyplanet.com/brazil/the-amazon/bel%C3%A9m-do-par%C3%A1

Belém do Pará - Lonely Planet↗

Travel guide to Belem, Brazil by Lonely Planet

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g303404-Belem_State_of_Para-Vacations.html

TripAdvisor Belem↗

User reviews and travel information for Belem, Brazil

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