Federal University of Pará, Belém

Name: Federal University of Pará
Address: R. Igarapé Tucunduba, SN, Belém, Brazil

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The Federal University of Pará is one of the three public universities maintained by the Brazilian federal government in the state of Pará. It was ranked as the 15th largest Brazilian university in a 2011 academic ranking by the number of enrollments. The university has over 40,000 students enrolled in its courses, which are offered across its many campuses in the cities of Belém, Abaetetuba, Altamira, Ananindeua, Bragança, Castanhal, Cametá, Capanema, Breves, Tucuruí and Soure. Among UFPA research teams, there are many nationally recognized groups, particularly in the fields of genetics, parasitology, tropical diseases and geosciences. The Federal University of Pará is the largest university in the North region of Brazil by enrollment and is a reference in the areas of Biomedical Sciences and Biology research, this last one mainly because of the Amazon Rainforest. ()

Local name: Universidade Federal do Pará Coordinates: 1°28'34"S, 48°27'28"W

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R. Igarapé Tucunduba, SNDaent (Universitário)Belém Brazil

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Nearby attractions include: Ver-o-peso, Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi, Teatro da Paz, Forte do Presépio.

3.6 miNW
Market, Shopping, Architecture
Ver-o-peso, Belém
91 min walk • Ver-o-peso Market is a vibrant symbol of Belém, Brazil, and one of the largest open-air markets in Latin America. This bustling marketplace, located by the docks of the Guarajá Bay, is a sensory explosion, offering visitors an authentic glimpse into the daily life...
2.1 miNW
Long-running museum of natural sciences
Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi, Belém
53 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Belém, Brazil, the Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi is a treasured institution that stands as a beacon of knowledge and cultural heritage. This esteemed museum, established in 1866, is one of the oldest in Brazil and serves as a pivotal center for...
3 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Historical place
Teatro da Paz, Belém
76 min walk • The Teatro da Paz, a resplendent beacon of culture in the heart of Belém, Brazil, stands as a testament to the rich artistic heritage of the region. Inaugurated in 1878, this opulent theatre is a cornerstone of Brazilian history and a prime example of the neoclassical...
3.6 miNW
Museum, Forts and castles, Historical place
Forte do Presépio, Belém
93 min walk • Forte do Presépio stands as a historical bastion in the city of Belém, Brazil, embodying the rich heritage and colonial past of the region. Constructed in 1616 by the Portuguese Crown, this fortification marks the very foundation of the city and represents the...
2.2 miN
Outdoor activities, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Estádio da Curuzú, Belém
58 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Belém, Brazil, Estádio Leônidas Sodré de Castro, commonly known as Estádio da Curuzu, holds a special place in the hearts of local football enthusiasts. This notable sports venue, with a capacity to host approximately 16,000...
3 miNW
Universities and schools
TV Unama, Belém
76 min walk • The Universidade da Amazônia is a Catholic, private university in the Brazilian state of Pará. Established in 1993, it was the first private university in the North of Brazil. The university has four campuses: three in the city of Belém and one in the city of Ananindeua.
3.4 miNW
Church, Baroque architecture
Our Lady of Grace Cathedral, Belém
88 min walk • The Our Lady of Grace Cathedral also called Catedral Nossa Senhora de Belém It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Belém and is located in the old quarter of the city in Belém in Brazil.
3.4 miW
Park, Entertainment
Mangal das Garças, Belém
86 min walk • The Mangal das Garças, inaugurated on January 12, 2005, is located on the banks of the Guamá River, in the historic center of Belém do Pará, in the surroundings of the Navy Arsenal.
3 miNW
Park
Praça da República, Belém
78 min walk • Praça da República is located in the city of Belém, Brazil. In the beginning it was the Largo da Campina, a huge piece of open land between the Campina neighborhood and the road that led to the hermitage of Nossa Senhora de Nazaré.
2.5 miNW
Park
Praça Batista Campos, Belém
65 min walk • Praça Batista Campos is located in the city of Belém, in the state of Pará, Brazil.
2.3 miNW
Church, Historical place, Temple
Basílica-Santuário de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré, Belém
59 min walk • The Basilica of Our Lady of Nazareth of Exile or the Basilica of Belém is a Catholic temple in the city of Belém, the building of which started in 1909 at the place where the image of the Virgin of Nazareth was found by Plácido José de Souza. state of Pará, on the banks of the Murututu Igarapé in Brazil.