Travel advisory · BrazilSome governments advise against travel to parts of Brazil.The warnings cover only these areas: Ceilandia, Favelas, Paranoá, Santa Maria, São Sebastião, Venezuela border area.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice

Areas with warnings

Ceilandia · avoid non-essential travel · Italy, US
Favelas · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, Spain, New Zealand, US
Paranoá · avoid non-essential travel · Italy, US
Santa Maria · avoid non-essential travel · Italy, US
São Sebastião · avoid non-essential travel · Italy, US
Venezuela border area · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, France

Also named by one government: 160 km strip along Brazil's land borders (US), Complexo da Maré (Canada), Complexo da Penha (Canada), 20 km strip along the Bolivian border (excluding Pantanal National Park) (Canada), 20 km strip along the Colombian border (Canada), 20 km strip along the French Guiana border (Canada), 20 km strip along the Guyanese border (Canada), 20 km strip along the Paraguayan border (Canada), 20 km strip along the Peruvian border (Canada), 20 km strip along the Surinamese border (Canada), 50 km strip along the Venezuelan border (Canada), Amazonas River and tributaries, Amazonas State (between Codajás and Belém do Solimões) (UK), Border zones (unspecified) (France), Chapada Diamantina National Park (trilha do 21) (Spain), Planaltina (Italy), Samambaia (Italy)

Government	Advice	Updated	Read the advice
United Kingdom (FCDO)	No advice against the whole country (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
United States (State Dept)	Exercise increased caution (regional advisories)	Aug 31, 2026	Read the advice
Canada (Global Affairs)	Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)	No advice against the whole country (regional advisories)	Oct 27, 2026	Read the advice
New Zealand (SafeTravel)	Exercise increased caution due to high crime rates (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)	Vigilance renforcée (pays à risque) (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice

Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.

Belém

Belém is a river city on the edge of the Amazon, known for the Ver-o-Peso market, old colonial streets and regional food.

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Belém is the capital of Pará, a state in northern Brazil. The city sits where the Guamá River meets Guajará Bay, close to the Amazon delta. The historic center has the Forte do Presépio, a fort the Portuguese built in the early 1600s, and the Theatro da Paz, an opera house finished in 1878.

Food and markets are the main reason many people visit. Ver-o-Peso is an open-air market that sells fish, herbs, Amazonian fruit and regional dishes such as tacacá and pato no tucupi. The Círio de Nazaré, a religious procession held each October, brings large crowds. Belém suits travelers who want a river-city trip built on heat, food and history. Two to three days covers the main sights. The drier months, roughly July to October, are the most comfortable, though the city stays hot and humid all year.

Belém in five

Carry small reais notes for Ver-o-PesoMany market stalls take cash, so carry small reais notes for fish, açaí and snacks.Money and costs
Book the Ilha do Combu boat with a return timeBoats to Ilha do Combu, a forest island with cacao farms, leave from the Belém waterfront. Ask the operator for the return time before you board.Destinations
Set up an eSIM before you landMaps and ride-hailing apps such as Uber need mobile data from the moment you arrive, so install an eSIM or buy a local SIM before the flight.Phones and eSIM
Pack for heat, humidity and rainBelém is hot and humid all year, and the rainy season runs from about December to May. Pack light clothes, a rain jacket and shoes that dry fast.
Plan Círio around the second Sunday of OctoberCírio de Nazaré, one of the largest religious processions in Brazil, brings large crowds to the city in October. Book beds early and expect road closures on procession days.Festivals

Things to do in Belém

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Garden · BelémBosque Rodrigues Alves - Amazon Zoobotanical GardenGo early on a weekday for a quieter walk.

Church · BelémBasilica Sanctuary of Our Lady of NazarethCome at the start of October to see the festivities around Nossa Senhora de Nazaré. The main procession is on the second Sunday of the month.

Museum · BelémZoobotanical Park - Emílio Goeldi MuseumBring cash in Brazilian reais, since the ticket is paid that way.

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Need to know

Currency: Real (BRL)
Entry: Visa-free for many passports; a visa is needed for others Read more
Emergency: 190 police, 192 ambulance, 193 fire
Tipping: Service of about 10% is often added; small extra tips are optional
Time: UTC-3, no daylight saving

Weather by month

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JanuaryRainy season
FebruaryHeavy rain
MarchWet, humid
AprilStill wet
MayRain easing
JuneDrier season
JulyDrier, warm
AugustDrier, warm
SeptemberDrier, warm
OctoberCírio festival
NovemberWarm, drier
DecemberRains return

Right now in Belém

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

Feels like: 34°
Humidity: 75%
Wind: 15 km/h
Chance of rain: 100%

Belém

05:43 PM

Monday, November 2

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Today34°24°100%Monday: Drizzle. High 34°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 100%.
Tue34°24°93%Tuesday: Rain. High 34°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 93%.
Wed35°24°82%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 35°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 82%.
Thu34°23°59%Thursday: Drizzle. High 34°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 59%.
Fri35°24°57%Friday: Drizzle. High 35°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 57%.
Sat34°23°69%Saturday: Drizzle. High 34°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 69%.
Sun34°24°67%Sunday: Drizzle. High 34°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 67%.

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Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 5.437 BRL

Amount

Converted to

BRL · Brazilian Real

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

Day trips by train

Before you go to Belém

eSIM for BelémMaps and ride-hailing on arrivalRead the guide

Insurance for BelémCover for medical care and trip changesRead the guide

Stays in BelémOld town, Campina and Nazaré comparedRead the guide

Money and cards for BrazilCash for markets, Pix in shopsRead the guide

Rules for Belém, checked

Check whether your passport is visa-free for Brazil on gov.br before you book, because the rules depend on nationality.Source
Pará is in a yellow fever risk area. Ask a travel clinic about vaccination and check Brazil's Ministry of Health advice before you go.
Keep your passport in the hotel safe and carry a copy when you walk the streets, as police may ask for identity documents.

Plan around Belém

Where to stay in Belém

Cidade Velha, Campina, Nazaré and Umarizal compared

Read the guide Getting around Belém

Buses, boats, ride-hailing and taxis in the city

Read the guide Money and costs

Cash, cards and Pix, with typical prices in reais

Read the guide Visas and entry

Entry rules by passport and what to check before you fly

Read the guide Círio and other festivals

The October procession and how to watch it

Read the guide All of Brazil

Regions, flights, entry rules and money

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Belém FAQ

Is Belém worth visiting?

Yes, for a few days of market food, river islands and the Círio festival in October. It is a weak choice for a sea-beach holiday, so plan beach time elsewhere.

What is the best time to visit Belém?

July to October, when rainfall is lower. The heat and humidity stay year-round, and October brings bigger crowds for Círio.

How do you get to Belém?

Fly into Belém's Val-de-Cans airport and take a taxi or ride-hailing car into the city. Agree the fare or check the app price before you set off.

Is Belém safe for tourists?

Keep valuables out of sight, use ride-hailing apps at night, and stick to busy streets after dark. Ask your hotel which areas to avoid.

How many days do you need in Belém?

Two to three days covers the historic center, Ver-o-Peso and a boat trip to Ilha do Combu. Add a day for Marajó if you want a longer river trip.