If you love organic and natural products, you will love the markets of Ver-o-Peso, located in Belem just along the waterfront of the Amazon River in North Brazil. A curious assortment of strange Amazon fish, medicinal herbs and potions, the freshest vegetables and fruits, and religious amulets await tourists, visitors and local shoppers at this popular attraction. The name is a contraction from the tax collector's main post during the colonial era called the "Casa do Haver-o-peso" which means "have the weight house." It was in this post where goods from the Amazon forests and all over the countryside where brought to have their weights measured to determine the taxes to be paid to the Portuguese crown.
Open all day, the Ver-o-Peso complex is a colorful market that has something for everyone, and more. Stroll through the gothic arches of the market hall and marvel at the unique and weird fish caught from the Amazon basin where it is said that only 70% of the species of fish on sale at the market can be identified by biologists.
There are kiosks selling traditional medicine derived from roots, barks and plants from the rainforests, as well as strange amulets used in traditional healing rituals and amulets that are said to ward off evil spirits.
A popular area is the Acai Fair where the acai berry merchants sell the much-valued fruit. Aside from natural produce, the market also has a space for local art exhibitions and handicrafts at the colonial building of Solar de Beira. Of course there are thousands of other businesses in Belem to discover. Come early to get the freshest produce and be prepared to stay at least a half day to explore.
Open all day, the Ver-o-Peso complex is a colorful market that has something for everyone, and more. Stroll through the gothic arches of the market hall and marvel at the unique and weird fish caught from the Amazon basin where it is said that only 70% of the species of fish on sale at the market can be identified by biologists.
There are kiosks selling traditional medicine derived from roots, barks and plants from the rainforests, as well as strange amulets used in traditional healing rituals and amulets that are said to ward off evil spirits.
A popular area is the Acai Fair where the acai berry merchants sell the much-valued fruit. Aside from natural produce, the market also has a space for local art exhibitions and handicrafts at the colonial building of Solar de Beira. Of course there are thousands of other businesses in Belem to discover. Come early to get the freshest produce and be prepared to stay at least a half day to explore.
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