Parque Estadual do Utinga
A large rainforest and water-source reserve on the city's eastern edge, with lakeside trails, cycling paths and viewing decks suited to morning runs and hikes.
Utinga Park covers about 1,300 hectares and protects Lake Bolonha, which supplies water to Belém, along with Lake Água Preta. Reopened in 2018 after renovation, it has a loop trail around the lake, bike paths and wooden piers jutting out over the water, where monkeys and waterbirds are often seen. Entry is free and bikes can be rented. Early mornings and evenings bring many local runners and cyclists. The park is closed on Mondays and is about 25 minutes away by bus or car. Bring insect repellent.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun about 06:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Bosque Rodrigues Alves
- Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi
- Basílica de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré
- Theatro da Paz
- Praça da República
- Estação das Docas
- Palácio Antônio Lemos (Museu de Arte de Belém)
- Ver-o-Peso Market