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 sightseeing tour of the Amazon’s gateway city – Belem.
Founded by the Portuguese as a fortress to defend the Amazon estuary from the Dutch became an important city in the flourishing spice trade in the 18th century and the rubber boom in the 19th century. Today, the colonial and republican architecture, the leafy squares along with its fascinating history makes Belem an interesting place to discover.
Leaving the Pier, pass by the Ver-O-Peso Market which is always one of the most popular sites for visitors coming to Belém. Located on the waterfront, this market brings together hundreds of vendors.
Continuing on, your sightseeing will be pass by the Cathedral da Se and the Forte Do Presepio.
You will then head towards the heart of the city passing by Emilio Goeldi Park dedicated is in the studies of Amazonia fauna and flora.
Pass by the Basilica of Nazareth. Built during the rubber boom time in the early 20th century, the Basilica is an elaborate copy of St Paul’s Basilica in Rome. The Basilica has joined hundreds and thousands of devout people to the religious festivals for over 200 years, for the praying of the promises made to the virgin saint.
Your final sight will be Da Paz Theater – a work of architectural grace as beautiful as any aria ever sung upon its stage.
Before too long, you will be back at your awaiting ship.
Notes:
This tour consists of sightseeing from the motorcoach. Traffic can be unpredictable. The driver will do his/her best to keep moving safely. Your patience is greatly appreciated. Unusually light traffic conditions can shorten the tour duration by about an hour. Delays occasionally extend tour duration. If the ship is docked at Belém (rather than anchored at Icocracy), tour duration is reduced by approximately 1.5 hours. Depending on the humidity, biting or stinging insects may be present -- bring insect repellent. Not recommended for guests who are allergic to insect stings.