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Mercado ver-o-peso

What can I buy at Mercado Ver-o-Peso?

At the Ver-o-Peso Market in Belém, you can find a wide variety of regional products and handicrafts, as well as sample local cuisine. It’s a great place to buy fresh produce such as fish, fruit, flours, and spices, as well as crafts made with typical regional materials, such as açaí and ceramics.

What to Buy:

Amazonian Products:

Açaí: The açaí berry from Pará is famous, and you can buy both the fresh fruit and the cream for immediate consumption or to take home.

Fish: A wide variety of fresh Amazonian fish, such as tucunaré, pirarucu, and others.

Flours: Bragança flour, considered one of the best in the world, is a great option, as are other regional flours.

Exotic Fruits: Try and buy fruits such as cupuaçu, bacuri, taperebá, and others, as well as Brazil nuts.

Herbs and Spices: Medicinal herbs and spices typical of the region, such as maniva (a cassava leaf used in the preparation of the famous tucupi).

Tucupi: Tucupi is a yellow broth extracted from bitter cassava, widely used in Pará cuisine.

Crafts:

Products from local artisans: Vases, sculptures, decorative objects, and utensils made from materials such as coconut husks, açaí fiber, and Marajoara and Tapajônica ceramics.

Basketwork: Baskets and handicrafts made from natural fibers from the region.

Typical Foods:

Fried fish with açaí and flour: A traditional dish from Belém, which you can try and take home.

Tapioca, corn, or rice porridge: A typical food eaten by local workers, ideal for breakfast or a snack.

Others:

Incense, perfumes, and bottles: Products made with regional ingredients, for therapeutic or wellness purposes.

Tips:

Explore the market:

Walk through all the sections, talk to the vendors, and try the local products.

Hire a tour guide:

A guide can help you understand the market’s layout and show you the best spots.

Enjoy the local cuisine:

Be sure to try the typical dishes and regional drinks.

Buy in advance:

If you plan to buy products to take home, such as açaí or fish, plan to buy them at the beginning of your visit to ensure the quality and preservation of the products.

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