Easy Belem
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Port
Icoaraci (Belem), Brazil
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
Local Sightseeing,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$84.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Enjoy a scenic, panoramic sightseeing drive tour of the Amazon’s gateway city of Belem.
Founded by the Portuguese as a fortress city to defend the Amazon estuary against the Dutch, Belem flourished with the 18th-century spice trade and the 19th-century rubber boom. Today, the colonial and republican architecture, the leafy squares, and a fascinating history make Belem an interesting place to discover.
Pass the Ver-O-Peso Market located on the waterfront. This market brings together hundreds of vendors and is popular with locals and visitors alike.
Watch for the Cathedral da Se, the Forte Do Presepio, and for gorgeous Emilio Goeldi Park, dedicated to the study of Amazonian fauna and flora.
See the Basilica of Nazareth, built during the rubber boom; it’s an elaborate copy of St Paul’s Basilica in Rome.
Finally, spot the magnificent Da Paz Theatre -- a work of architectural grace as beautiful as any aria ever sung upon its stage.
Notes:
This tour consists of sightseeing from the motorcoach. Depending on the humidity, biting or stinging insects may be present; bring insect repellent. Not advisable for guests who are allergic to insect stings. Traffic can be unpredictable; your patience is greatly appreciated if a delay extends the tour duration. If the ship is docked at Belem (rather than anchored at Icocraci), tour duration is reduced by approximately 1.5 hours. Unusually light traffic conditions can shorten the tour duration by about an hour.