In the early hours of the morning, the quays of the port are alive with the comings and goings of fishermen laden with the day's catch, which will end up on the stalls of the Mercado Bolonha – also called Mercado Ver-o-Peso after the fish – a superb ..

The açaí market is held at the foot of the fort. This small black fruit is renowned for being rich in vitamin B1, magnesium and iron. It is so nourishing that it is a staple of the inhabitants of the Amazon, who consume it in juice or sorbet form. ..

Here, too, one can see the inspiration – and materials – of the greatest European theatres! The Teatro da Paz has a history comparable to that of the Teatro Amazonas de Manaus… only 20 years behind, 20 years that saw Belém and its inhabitants deprive..