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    Awaiting Your Return From Shore |    Belém, 
    founded by the Portuguese in 1616 as the City of Our Lady of Bethlehem (Belém),  is the great port of the Amazon. Belém 
    rapidly became  an Indian slaving port and a source for cacao and 
    spices. The great rubber boom at the end of the 19th century gave the city  
    its great revival and wide avenues that lead from the impressive Praça da 
    Republica down to the port, past a historical sector still replete with 
    Portuguese colonial architecture.  
    
     
      
        | Pier Information The ship is scheduled to dock at Escadinha pier. Take a 
        taxi to town, and be sure to negotiate the fare before setting out. 
        Walking is unsafe.
 
        ShoppingCrafts (Marajó Indian pottery and Amazonia souvenir 
        items), as well as local perfumes, are among the best buys in Belém. The 
        major shopping areas are along Avenida Presidente Vargas.
 
        CuisineSpecialties include succulent steaks, grilled or served 
        with tasty sauces. The most famous dish is pato no tucupi, which is duck 
        stewed in fermented manioc and chicory sauce. Only drink bottled 
        beverages.
 
        Other SightsThe spectacular Teatro da Paz, and the excellent
        Goeldi Museum and Zoological Gardens.
 Lauro Sodre Palace
 Located on Praça Dom Pedro, this gracious 18th-century Italianate 
        building contains Brazil’s largest framed painting, The Conquest of 
        Amazonia.
 Belém Market
 Ver-o-Peso, meaning see the weight, is one of the most colorful markets 
        in South America.
 Please Note: Caution is advised when walking 
        around the market area as it is a popular hangout for pickpockets.
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