Means of transport Belém

Numerous destinations in the interior of the country: São Luís (12 hours with Transbrasiliana), Fortaleza (25 hours with Guanabara), Santarém via Maraba (the last two thirds of the journey, after Marabá, are on an impassable track during the rainy season. Sometimes longer than the boat, variable frequency). Due to the geographical position, the journeys to the Brazilian metropolises are necessarily long and rarely direct.

To get there from the center, 20 or Arsenal, from Avenida President Vargas, 15 minutes.

International and domesticflights .

To get there: take the Marex-Pres. Vargas (line 638) from Avenida Vargas or Marex-Felipe Patroni from Praça Felipe Patroni. Every 10 minutes or so. Allow 1 hour for travel.

Air travel from Belém to Cayenne: book and arrive early. Even if your seat has been checked in, if you're last in line at police control, you'll have the surreal sight of the plane taking off with your luggage.

This company has been present in Belém for a long time. We remind you of the instructions to follow when using cabs. Have them hailed by the pousada or restaurant, or pick them up at the station head. Do not hail them on the street. Like many cities in the country, Belém is not very safe at night. Cab drivers must start their meters at the beginning of the journey (day, night and possibly public holiday rates) unless you negotiate a flat rate directly with them. Fares are generally reasonable.

AR Transportes operates two boats that sail regularly throughout the year between Belém and Manaus, with several stops between the two cities, including one in the town of Santarém (AR Transportes headquarters), located between the two Amazonian cities. With capacities ranging from 252 to 850 passengers, the boats are equipped with hammock decks , toilets, bars, cabins and private suites. Comfort is basic, except for the suites. Between Belém and Manaus, the trip takes between five and seven days, depending on the itinerary, and between Belém and Santarém, two nights.

The Belém boat terminal was inaugurated in 2014, built inside a historic warehouse offering greater comfort and services to passengers. From Belém, you can embark for Manaus, Macapá and Camará (Marajó Island).

To Marajó. Banav boats depart at 6:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. depending on the day for the port of Camará (return at 6:30 a.m. or 3 p.m.). Bus to Soures or Salvaterra. 3 hours.

To Macapá, capital of Amapá, 22 hours by boat and 11 hours by catamaran.