Belém, Combu Island & Marajó Island
Discover Belém's old town and river fish market, combined with Combu Island's cacao and Marajó Island's water buffalo ranches.
Spend the first three days in Belém exploring the old fort, Ver-o-Peso Market, and Mangal das Garças, followed by a boat trip to Combu Island to enjoy river seafood and artisanal chocolate. Spend the last three days taking a fast boat to Soure on Marajó Island to visit water buffalo ranches, mangroves, and estuary beaches. With a relaxed pace and a heavy focus on gastronomy, this route is perfect for those interested in Amazonian estuary cities and folk culture.
July is the driest month, while fields are flooded from January to May. River waves can be rough from September to December.
Day by day
Day 1 · Belém Old Town & Estação das Docas
Belém（Forte do Presépio (Forte do Castelo)、Casa das Onze Janelas、Catedral Metropolitana de Belém、Estação das Docas）
Take a taxi from the airport to Campina (approx. 30 minutes), then walk along the river to explore the fort and cathedral area.
Stay: Campina (Historic Centre)
Day 2 · Market, Park & Theatro da Paz
Belém（Ver-o-Peso Market、Mangal das Garças、Theatro da Paz、Basílica de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré）
Walk to the market in the morning, take a taxi to the park, and take another taxi in the afternoon to the theater and cathedral area.
Mangal das Garças is closed on Mondays; the market is best visited early in the morning.
Stay: Campina (Historic Centre)
Day 3 · Combu Island Cacao & River Seafood
Take a taxi to Ruy Barata Pier, take a small boat (approx. 15 minutes) to the island, and return in the evening.
Some restaurants on the island are closed on weekdays; try to schedule this visit between Friday and Sunday.
Stay: Campina (Historic Centre)
Day 4 · Fast Boat to Soure, Marajó Island
Take a morning fast boat from the Belém Terminal Hidroviário directly to Soure (approx. 2 hours 20 minutes), and explore the town and beach in the afternoon.
Fast boats operate Monday to Saturday; there is no direct service on Sundays. Confirm schedules in advance.
Stay: Soure
Day 5 · Water Buffalo Ranch & Estuary Beach
Soure
Charter a car or hire a motorcycle taxi in Soure; visit the ranch and mangroves in the morning, and head to the beach in the afternoon (all within a 30-minute ride).
Ranch experiences must be booked in advance; you can watch Carimbó dance performances in the evening.
Stay: Soure
Day 6 · Return to Belém & Museum
Belém（Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi）
Take an early morning fast boat back to Belém (approx. 2+ hours), visit the museum in the morning, and take a taxi to the airport in the afternoon.
Return boats are limited and depart early; verify schedules the night before. Do not book an early flight on the day of departure.