Ver-o-Peso Market
Mercado Ver-o-Peso
One of Latin America's largest open-air markets. The iron fish market, the açaí wharf and the herb stalls together create the flavor of the Amazon.
Ver-o-Peso Market lies on the shore of Guajará Bay. Its name means see the scale, a reference to the 17th-century colonial practice of weighing goods here and collecting taxes. Its landmark is the four-cornered, spired iron fish market brought over from Europe in 1901. The meat market next door, built in the same period, is also in Art Nouveau style. Fishing boats and açaí boats dock early in the morning to unload, creating a lively scene. The stalls sell Amazon river fish, all kinds of tropical fruit, cassava flour, herbs and so-called love potions. The food area serves fried fish with açaí. Admission is free, but the market is crowded, so keep an eye on your belongings. It is best visited in the morning.
Opening hours
Approx. 05:00–18:00 (Sunday mornings are the busiest)
Nearby sights
- Igreja de Santo Alexandre & Museu de Arte Sacra
- Forte do Presépio (Forte do Castelo)
- Palácio Antônio Lemos (Museu de Arte de Belém)
- Casa das Onze Janelas
- Catedral Metropolitana de Belém
- Estação das Docas
- Praça da República
- Theatro da Paz