The second most famous food Pará

Tacacá is a paraense food. It is one of the signature dishes from Pará in the North of Brazil. It is prepared with a thin, well-seasoned broth, and  is served very hot in bowls. It´s main ingredients are shrimp, tucupi, gum (derivative of cassava) and jambu.

People do not eat or drink tacacá – instead they lift the bowl to their lips, sip in small amounts tucupi mixed with gum. They also use a small wood stick  to eat the shrimp and jambu.

People usualyl consume tacacá in the late afternoon, on the streets, in tacacazeiras (sellers of tacacá). It is not common to serve tacacá as a dish in main meals. 

Maniçoba

Maniçoba

by Anne Caroline

Maniçoba is a typical dish of Para, its origin is Indian and African. Its prepared ​​from the leaves of cassava pounded and boiled for about a week (to deprive the plant of hydrogen cyanide, which is poisonous), plus pork, beef and other smoked and savory ingredients.

Maniçoba is served with  white rice, cassava flour and peppered to taste. Traditionally, Maniçoba, is one of the main dishes in celebration of the Círio de Nazaré. In Belém, you can enjoy this delicious food in the restaurant Maia which is located on the edge of the neighborhood Icoaraci.

Mangal das Garças

Mangal das Garças

The Mangal das Garças is one of the most beautiful sights in Pará and charms everyone, especially those who like to be in touch with nature. This ecological park is located on the Guama River in the historical center of Belém do Pará and can be considered a small sample of the extensive diversity Amazon. Among the many attractions we can mention:

• The Museum Browsing Amazon.

• Custard the Swan, one of the best restaurants in the capital.

•  Nursery Anhingas of the Birds, where visitors have direct contact with an impressive number of birds

• The hatchery and nursery plants

It's worth checking out!

Caio.

The Neighborhood of São Braz

Bairro São Braz

Mercado Sao Braz

Govenor´s Mansion

Museu Emilo Goeldi

   

Water Tower outside Mercado São Braz

Sao Braz a lively neighborhood located in the center of Belem. It is famous for it´s historical Market, The Museu Emillio Goeldi, and the beautiful Governor´s Mansion built in the 1800´s during the time of Governor Magalhes Barata. The main avenue, named after Governor Barata, is very noisy and full of different stores. There are a few bakeries, an electronic store, a couple of stationary stores, tons of restaurants, and even a hospital. Sao Braz also has a handful of supermarkets; Yamada Plaza and Lider. It is also home to the Japanese-Brazilian Culture Association which offers language class, hosts cultural events, and provides workshops on dance, drumming, and origami.

Patrick