Local flavors
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3 places picked to eat in Belém.
A contemporary Amazonian cuisine restaurant in the Onze Janelas complex, on Rua Siqueira Mendes, in the Cidade Velha. Highlights include regional fish such as pirarucu and tambaqui, and it is a good stop when visiting the historic center.
A restaurant serving Pará cuisine on Rua Domingos Marreiros, in Umarizal. The menu centers on tucupi (a yellow manioc broth), jambu (a tingly local herb) and Amazon fish, for anyone who wants to try typical Pará food.
A restaurant inside the Mangal das Garças park, in the Cidade Velha. It serves regional and Brazilian dishes, with fish, meat and pasta, and pairs well with a stroll through the park.
