Marajó Island (Soure)
Ilha de Marajó
The world's largest river-sea island, with the town of Soure, where water buffalo roam the streets, mangrove-fringed beaches and Marajoara pottery. The trip takes about 3 hours by boat.
Marajó Island is roughly the size of Switzerland. Soure, on the island's east coast, is the tourism hub. Police riding water buffalo through the streets, buffalo-riding experiences on farms and buffalo cheese are all distinctive. Nearby, wide beaches such as Pesqueiro Beach face the meeting point of the river and the Atlantic, and scarlet ibises can be seen in the mangroves. The island's Marajoara pottery represents the pre-Columbian civilization. From Belém, take a passenger ferry or speedboat to Camará Port in about 3 hours, then transfer to Soure by vehicle. Staying at least one night is recommended.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mosqueiro Island
- Cotijuba Island
- Parque Estadual do Utinga
- Bosque Rodrigues Alves
- Estação das Docas
- Praça da República
- Theatro da Paz
- Ver-o-Peso Market