Mercado Ver-o-Peso
Ver-o-Peso
This massive waterfront market is located at the "gateway to the Amazon."

📜 Massive waterfront market in Belém, Brazil, dating back to colonial times.
🔍 Known as the 'gateway to the Amazon', with over 2,000 stalls.

Why Go

🛍️ Diverse goods from the Amazon, including food, crafts, and unique local alcohols
🍽️ Bustling food court with many eateries
🇧🇷 Culturally rich, chaotic masterpiece
📜 UNESCO tentative heritage site

Why Avoid

⚠️ Can be crowded, hot, and smelly, especially later in the day
🚨 Be alert for pickpockets
🚫 Area directly south of the market, behind the boats, is a no-go zone

Tips

☀️ Visit in the morning for freshest produce and cooler temperatures
🚶 Walk from city center in early morning for safety

Hours

🕒 Best in the morning; avoid after 5pm

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