Why visit Paragominas
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 35 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Mobi Cine and Arena do Município Verde.
Weather in Paragominas
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About Paragominas
Paragominas (/ˌpærəɡuːˈmiːnəs/; Portuguese: [paɾaɡoˈmĩnɐs]; Karaim: סוּאוּלוּסְקָאן, Karaim pronunciation: [ˌsuːluːˈskɑːn]; Tenetehara: Paragwákwara, Tembé pronunciation: [[paɾaɡʷaˈkʷaɾa]]) is a municipality in the state of Pará in the Northern region of Brazil. Paragominas mine, one of the largest bauxite mines in the world, is approximately 70 km away. According to an estimate dated 1 July 2020, the city has a population of 105,550 (2022 Census) and is at an altitude of 90 m above sea level. M.
From the Wikipedia article Paragominas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks16
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Parks, trails and playgrounds18
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Restaurants and cafes35
Peixe e batatas fritas • Frutos do mar • Frango • Fritura
Bar and pub · Fish And Chips, Seafood, Chicken, Friture
Rua Santa Terezinha
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History
The city was founded in In the 1950s, the colonization of the municipality of Paragominas was effected by people, who arrived in the region, before the construction of the Belém - Brasilia highway. In 1958, precisely with the pioneer Ariston Alves da Silva, when he crossed the Capim basin and established first plantation of Rice.
From the History section of Paragominas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping22
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries29
Escola de Educação Básica e Profissional Fundação Bradesco
School · 1.0 km
300 Avenida Presidente Vargas
Healthcare21
Hospital Municipal de Paragominas
Hospital
345 Avenida Presidente Vargas, Paragominas
Map of Paragominas
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Getting there and nearby towns
- Ipixuna do Pará 51 km north, about 51 min by car
- Ulianópolis 84 km south, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
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- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Foto Lago verde no natal, Warcraftjr, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Praça Celio Miranda - Paragominas 02, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Igreja Matriz Sagrado Coração de Jesus - Paragominas - 20230817161510, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Igreja Matriz Sagrado Coração de Jesus - Paragominas - 20230817161500, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Igreja Matriz Sagrado Coração de Jesus - Paragominas - 20230817161439, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Praça Celio Miranda - Paragominas 01, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Igreja Matriz Sagrado Coração de Jesus - Paragominas - 20230817161435, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lago Verde em Paragominas 02, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lago Verde em Paragominas 03, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lago Verde em Paragominas 11, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lago Verde em Paragominas 08, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lago Verde em Paragominas 10, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lago Verde em Paragominas 09, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lago Verde em Paragominas 12, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lago Verde em Paragominas 01, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lago Verde em Paragominas 13, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lago Verde em Paragominas 04, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lago Verde em Paragominas 05, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lago Verde em Paragominas 07, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lago Verde em Paragominas 06, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Paragominas, Brazil (Unsplash), Tikkho Maciel tikkho, CC0
- Novo Hospital Regional do Leste - Paragominas 01, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aranha caranguejeira, Maria Zenilde M Silva, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parque Ambiental Adhemar Monteiro 18, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parque Ambiental Adhemar Monteiro 19, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parque Ambiental Adhemar Monteiro 14, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parque Ambiental Adhemar Monteiro 20, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parque Ambiental Adhemar Monteiro 13, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parque Ambiental Adhemar Monteiro 15, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parque Ambiental Adhemar Monteiro 09, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parque Ambiental Adhemar Monteiro 10, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parque Ambiental Adhemar Monteiro 16, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parque Ambiental Adhemar Monteiro 17, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parque Ambiental Adhemar Monteiro 08, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parque Ambiental Adhemar Monteiro 07, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parque Ambiental Adhemar Monteiro 11, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parque Ambiental Adhemar Monteiro 06, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parque Ambiental Adhemar Monteiro 12, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parque Ambiental Adhemar Monteiro 05, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parque Ambiental Adhemar Monteiro 04, Túllio F, CC BY-SA 4.0
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