About the Port
Icoaraci sits along the Guama River on the outskirts of Belem, at the edge of the Amazon delta. Long known as a fishing community, the district has become a center for regional pottery, drawing on traditions linked to the ancient Marajoara culture of the nearby Amazon islands. Its riverside market stalls display colorful ceramics, baskets, and woodwork made by local artisans, offering a tangible link to the region's indigenous and river-culture heritage.
Beyond the pottery stands and waterfront, Icoaraci serves primarily as a practical point of entry to Belem itself, a short drive away, where colonial architecture, the Ver-o-Peso market, and Amazonian botanical gardens await. Travelers who linger in Icoaraci can wander its unhurried streets and riverside promenade before continuing into the city, making it a useful first taste of Amazonian life before deeper urban exploration begins.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Icoaraci .
Browse Icoaraci's Ceramics Fair
Shop the open-air stalls of the Feira de Artesanato for Marajoara-inspired pottery, painted with the region's signature geometric patterns. Artisans often work on-site, making it easy to see pieces take shape before purchase.
Continue on to Belem
Take the short drive into central Belem to reach the Ver-o-Peso market and colonial waterfront, the day's main historical and cultural draw. Arrange transport ahead of time since taxis can be scarce near the port.
Walk the Riverside Promenade
Stroll along the Guama River waterfront for a quiet, unhurried look at local fishing life and passing river traffic. It's a short, flat walk that offers an easy first impression of Amazonian daily rhythms.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Icoaraci
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2026 | Holland America | Volendam | 30 | $5,049 | |
| Nov 25, 2026 | Holland America | Volendam | 27 | $5,034 | |
| Jan 3, 2027 | Holland America | Zaandam | 70 | $13,599 | |
| Jan 4, 2027 | Regent | Seven Seas Mariner | 18 | $15,699 | |
| Feb 13, 2027 | Holland America | Zaandam | 29 | $5,999 | |
| Jan 4, 2028 | Holland America | Volendam | 67 | $16,909 | |
| Jan 4, 2028 | Holland America | Volendam | 37 | $9,314 | |
| Jan 4, 2028 | Holland America | Volendam | 130 | $30,009 |