On the watefront with the backdrop of spires of a church, the market is covered with an awwning as protection against both the equatorial sun and the rain.

This interactive map shows not only the location of Belém but also Marajo Island in the delta where the Amazon and the Tocantins rivers come together.

This is considered an ecological haven with its unspoiled beaches, many varieties flora and fauna, including the famous buffalo.

People go to enjoy the fishing villages, the folkore and the fazendas where the buffalo roam free. These are water buffalo, not the North American kind, and are able to withstand the climate and the conditions.