For anyone planning an Amazon riverboat trip finding reliable information on schedules / timetables has become something of a quest for the Holy Grail. If a few days ago we pointed at some tips on Amazon riverboat trips, today we’re going to look at the scheduled services across the Amazon region. There isn’t a single [...]
Posted on December 23rd, 2008 in Destination: Pará, transportation
Next year’s edition of the World Social Forum will take place in the city of Belém, capital of the state of Pará, in the north region of Brazil. This blog has an entry with information on the city (Destination: Belém). I have put together this new entry with information on how to get to Belém. [...]
Posted on August 18th, 2008 in General
[from our special guest Daniel] Algodoal is an island in the state of Pará, north of Brazil. Up until three years ago there was no electricity on the island. When it arrived, it was decided there wouldn’t be street lighting to preserve the rustic character of the villages. There are no motor vehicles on the [...]
Posted on March 10th, 2008 in Destination: Amazon, Destination: Pará
As well as the destination card on Belém, (Destination: Belém), our contributor Daniel has prepared an anotated map with the main points of interest on the capital of Pará. View larger map As usual, you can check the map out here or open it on full screen mode at GoogleMaps. subscribe to the Brazil Travel [...]
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Posted on February 28th, 2008 in Destination: Amazon, Destination: Pará
[from our special guest Daniel] Belém do Pará is the capital of the state of Pará, in the north of Brazil, near the mouth of the mighty Amazon. It is known as the “metropolis of the Amazon” and it has accumulated a rich history since its foundation 400 years ago. During the rubber fever it [...]
