Fast food and home catering Belém

The first attempt to urbanize the square dates back to 1801, under Intendant Arthur Índio do Brasil. He paved the avenues, tarred the sidewalks, installed fountains and benches, and laid out the alleys. Today, the Praça da República is the scene of major celebrations such as the Círio de Nazaré, and the September 7 parade. For the rest of the year, it's the ideal place for a stroll. On Sundays, individuals sell cakes and fruit juices of their own making. Ice creams are generously served at Brasileiros, near Ver-o-Peso.

The Ver-o-peso market has been Belèm's picture postcard for over a century. This emblematic site of the old Parà is not to be missed. At the magnificent Ver-o-Peso market, you can buy... parsley. It has a unique, invigorating aroma. Combine it with rice, tomatoes, onions and herbs(cheiro-verde), and you've got the basis of all regional cuisine. Numerous "bouis-bouis" where, for a handful of reais, you can enjoy a hearty local meal (try the saltedaçai ), often in a warm atmosphere. Their fried food is quite heavy.