Cidade Velha
Belem
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Popular places to visit
Se Cathedral
With a bright white façade and a gleaming Carrara marble interior decorated with gold-framed paintings, this cathedral impresses inside and out.
Feliz Lusitania Complex
Find out about the history of Belém when you spend time at Feliz Lusitania Complex. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Basilica of Our Lady of Nazareth
You can find out about the history of Belém with a trip to Basilica of Our Lady of Nazareth. Amble around the area's parks or experience its theater scene.
Ver-O-Peso Market
During your trip to Belém, you can enjoy retail therapy at Ver-O-Peso Market. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the churches while you're in the area.
Mangal das Garcas
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Mangal das Garcas home during your vacation in Belém? Wander the parks and lakeside while you're in the area.
Para Historical Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Para Historical Museum during your travels in Belém. Experience the area's museums and theater scene.
Things to do
Belém: Marajó Island Day Trip with Buffalo Farm Visit
Belém: Half-Day Furos Boat Tour & Riverside Community Visit
From Belém: Icoaraci Ceramics 3-Hour Tour
Belém: Ilha do Mosqueiro River Beach Trip
Belém: 4 Hours City Tour with Ver-o-Peso Market Visit
From Santarém: Boat Trip to Belém of Pará with Transfer
Top hotels in Cidade Velha
Atrium Quinta de Pedras Hotel
The decor and environment was perfect! And the rooms were large and comfortable
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
Pousada Acrópole
Quarto diferente do contratado, lençol com mancha, sem sabonete
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Atrium Quinta De Pedras
Rede Andrade Docas
Staff was very nice and polite, no exception. The location is very handy if you want to be from walking distance to the famous Ver-O-Peso and Ver-O-Rio areas. The breakfast was very good, a decent selection of food, that will set you up for the day ahead.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
Rede Andrade Hangar
Breakfast. Also good to get other items at close distance.
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
Tivoli Maiorana Belém Pará Hotel
Other neighbourhoods around Cidade Velha
Campina
You'll enjoy the cafes and churches in Campina. You might want to make time for a stop at Ver-O-Peso Market or Docas Station Market.
Batista Campos
You'll enjoy the restaurants and theaters in Batista Campos. You might want to make time for a stop at Margarida Schivazappa Theater or Praca Batista Campos.
Reduto
Reduto is well-liked for its coffeehouses. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Belém area, you might plan a trip to Republican Square or Docas Station Market.
Nazare
You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Nazare. You might want to make time for a stop at Basilica of Our Lady of Nazareth or Palacete Bolonha.
Umarizal
Umarizal is well-liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Basilica of Our Lady of Nazareth and Republican Square are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
São Brás
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in São Brás. You might want to make time for a stop at Paraense Emilio Goeldi Museum or Museu Emílio Goeldi & Parque Zoobotánico.
