Cidade Velha Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Se Cathedral
With a bright white façade and a gleaming Carrara marble interior decorated with gold-framed paintings, this cathedral impresses inside and out.
Mangal das Garcas
Why not meet the animals who call Mangal das Garcas home during your trip to Belém? Wander the parks and lakeside while you're in the area.
Feliz Lusitania Complex
Find out about the history of Belém with a stop at Feliz Lusitania Complex. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Ver-O-Peso Market
During your trip to Belém, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Ver-O-Peso Market. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the churches while you're in the area.
Basilica of Our Lady of Nazareth
You can find out about the history of Belém with a trip to Basilica of Our Lady of Nazareth. Amble around the area's parks or experience its theatre scene.
Utinga State Park
Explore the great outdoors at Utinga State Park, a lovely green space in Belém. Wander the forests and lakeside while you're in the area.
Things to do
From Belem: Guided Day Trip to Marajo Island and Soure
From Belém: 2-Day Marajoara Cheese Route Tour with Meals
From Santarém: Boat Trip to Belém of Pará with Transfer
Belém: Marajó Island Day Trip with Buffalo Farm Visit
Belém: Half-Day City Tour with Ver-o-Peso Market Visit
Belém: Half-Day Furos Boat Tour & Riverside Community Visit
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Other neighbourhoods around Cidade Velha
Campina
You'll enjoy the cafes and churches in Campina. You might want to make time for a stop at Ver-O-Peso Market or Docas Station Market.
Jurunas
You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Jurunas. You might want to make time for a stop at Espaco Sao Jose Liberto or Gem Museum of Para.
Batista Campos
You'll enjoy the restaurants and theatres in Batista Campos. You might want to make time for a stop at Margarida Schivazappa Theater or Praca Batista Campos.
Reduto
Reduto is well liked for its coffee shops. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Belém area, you might plan a trip to Republican Square or Docas Station Market.
Nazare
You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Nazare. You might want to make time for a stop at Basilica of Our Lady of Nazareth or Palacete Bolonha.
Umarizal
Umarizal is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Basilica of Our Lady of Nazareth and Ver-o-Rio are some interesting sights nearby to check out.