Cidade Velha Travel Guide
Visit Cidade Velha
Popular places to visit
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.
Se Cathedral
With a bright white façade and a gleaming Carrara marble interior decorated with gold-framed paintings, this cathedral impresses inside and out.
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.
Activities
Belém: Half-Day City Tour with Ver-o-Peso Market Visit
From Belem: Guided Day Trip to Marajo Island and Soure
Belém: Ver-o-Peso Market and Full-Day City Tour with Lunch
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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 Gem Museum of Para or Espaco Sao Jose Liberto.
Batista Campos
You'll enjoy the restaurants and theatres in Batista Campos. You might want to make time for a stop at Praca Batista Campos or Margarida Schivazappa Theater.
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.
Cremação
While there might not be top attractions in Cremação, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Basilica of Our Lady of Nazareth and Museu Emílio Goeldi & Parque Zoobotánico.