The Ayapua was of great importance to the city itself and played a large role in the rubber trade during the great Amazon rubber boom. The rubber boom is what built these Amazon cities, such as Iquitos, Manaus,
ornately carved battlements and even the earliest stone statue of a Rhino. The little fort dates from the 16th century, and when constructed sat in the middle of the Tejo Estuary, and protected the shipyards in Belem and Restelo
with carvings of mythical monsters, decorative battlements and a striking colour scheme. The interior is equally fascinating, having been restored to how it was in 1910 when Queen Amélia spent her last night here before fleeing to Brazil at the start of the Portuguese revolution. ...
Finally, pass through the main tourist points in the city such as República Square, Paz Theater, the Old Town, and more, before concluding your trip with drop-off back at your hotel. Show more Location Activity location Belém Belém, Pará, Brazil ...
Just when you thought random face-eating attacks were creepy, a report comes in from Belem, Brazil about a deceased toddler that may have come back to life. Two-year-old Kelvin Santos had been declared dead at Aberlardo Santos Hospital after pneumonia took him. An open casket funeral was ...