In this series, we’ll explore lesser known tourist attractions in Brazil, especially in harder to reach places.

Today, we’re going to take a look at Ilha do Mosqueiro, an island located in the Pará River, seventy kilometers from the city of Belém. The island boasts thirteen freshwater beaches along seventeen kilometers of the river.

Besides the beach, the island also has several churches, the Mercado Municipal, and environmentally protected areas where you can explore the region’s wildlife.

While on the island, you can also try the local cuisine, most famous for tapioquinha, tapioca pancakes made from cassava, and caldeirada, a fish dish made from locally caught fish, shrimp, potatoes, and hard-boiled eggs.