Pará is a state in northern Brazil, lying within the Amazon region of South America. It is the country's second-largest state by area, and much of it is covered by some of the world's largest tropical rainforest. For visitors, it offers a way to experience the Amazon as a landscape of forest, rivers and wide open skies rather than as a single set-piece attraction.
What a visit is like
Because so much of Pará is forest and water, travel here tends to be slower and more deliberate than in many parts of Brazil. Distances are long, and the rainforest shapes almost everything, from how you move about to the rhythm of the day. Visitors who come with an interest in nature, wildlife and the living character of the Amazon will find the state suits that kind of trip well.
Planning your trip
- Expect a large, varied state, so choose a base and a few places to focus on rather than trying to cover it all.
- Pack for humidity and rain, and bring insect protection for time spent in the forest.
- Arrange local guides or organised trips where you can, to make the most of the rainforest and its waterways.
Pará is best approached with patience and curiosity. If you are drawn to the Amazon and want to see it from the ground up, it is a destination that rewards time spent exploring it at its own pace.
