Advantages: The market is worth a visit Disadvantages: A bit messy
Belem is the capital of Para. Belem prosperity was linked to the rubber boom and its decline followed the decline of this commodity. My favourite place (I spent few days there) was Mercado ver-o-peso (Market watch the weight). Although some sections of it require good guts to stand the smell, a visit to this market tells you a lot about the daily life of most of the people in Belem. We also heard stories of pick-pocketing at the market, which may ... ...major problem. The most interesting section is the one displaying dead snakes, various herbs and remedies and all that kind of stuff. We bought a powder against diarrhea, which, luckily, we never had the pleasure of testing, some herbs supposed to give you highs and mild allucinations and a bizarre mixture of mint and non-identified stuff supposed to be a natural toothpaste (it melted after few days, and was quite unpractical to be used instead of ...
CICLISTALOCO 18.07.2000
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Advantages: Unusual Disadvantages: It rains very often
Belem is one of the rainiest cities in the world and when it does not rain, it is generally very hot. All the tourists go to Mercado ver o peso. This does not mean you should not go there yourself, it is quite interesting. Be careful with your own holdings at the market and do not leave anything unattended if you come or leave by boat, not even for a short period, unless you can entrust this to someone you totally trust. You can also go to Bosque ...
NATALIA70 20.07.2000
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