Immerse Yourself in the Culture and Unique Flavors of Belém’s Cuisine

The capital of Pará offers amazing typical dishes that will forever mark your memory

Belém is a city that enchants not only for its beauty but also for its cultural and gastronomic richness. Exploring the flavors and traditions of this piece of the Amazon is an unforgettable experience that connects us with the roots of Brazil and presents us with moments of pure magic and flavor. You need to taste everything that the cuisine of the capital of Pará has to offer!

Charms of the Historic Center

One of the most important stops on your visit to Belém is the famous Ver-O-Peso Market. It is the largest open-air market in Latin America and enchants tourists and residents of the capital of Pará with the numerous possibilities it offers, especially related to local cuisine.

But the market is just one of the attractions that the historic center of Belém can offer. You can take a walking city tour of the region and explore every corner. The walk is moderate and will give you an incredible view of the main points that help tell the city’s history.

Attractions Close to Each Other

A walking tour of the historic center takes about six hours. The places that will be visited are relatively close to each other, which makes walking much easier. So, there’s no need to rush from one point to another, so you can enjoy each place with some tranquility.

One of the stops is the so-called Feliz Lusitânia Complex, which includes icons of the city’s religiosity, such as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Belém and the Museum of Sacred Art. In addition, you will see the Forte do Presépio, the Círio Museum, and also the Casa das Onze Janelas (House of Eleven Windows). All this very close, walking about five minutes from one attraction to another.

Squares are an attraction of the old cities of Brazil, and Belém is no exception. In this tour, one of the spaces that stands out is Praça do Relógio (Clock Square). Of course, there you will see a huge clock decorating the place, built almost 100 years ago.

And Theatro da Paz (Peace Theater) also cannot be left out of this walk. The space is considered a landmark of the city, as it refers to the time of the rubber boom – a period that brought great prosperity to the Amazon region. Take the opportunity to take many photos and record this and all the moments of this tour.

Dive into the Cuisine

During the city tour, you will dive into the cuisine of Pará, which reflects the rich cultural diversity of the Amazon region. Pará dishes are a mixture of flavors, textures, and aromas that will leave you craving for more.

In addition to the famous tacacá – a soup of indigenous origin made with tucupi, dried shrimp, jambu, and tapioca gum – you can taste other delights on the city’s menu. Pato no tucupi – duck meat cooked in tucupi broth with jambu and other aromatic herbs – maniçoba balls, duck rice, and pirarucu fish are some of the typical dishes you need to try.

Now, if you are a fan of sweet foods, açaí and cupuaçu cake are the right choice for an explosion of flavors. It makes your mouth water just to remember all these delights! Enjoy every moment and record everything you can, because you won’t regret it.

Stay Alert!

This delightful tour can be done throughout the year. It is ideal to hire local guides, as they will give you a different view of the city. Moreover, there is the possibility of the tour being in other languages. All this to make the experience even better and unforgettable.

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