Discover Marituba: Railway Heritage, Nature and Water

Marituba brings together different ways to spend a stay: memories of a former railway line, recognized local cultural heritage, nature trails and water attractions. When planning your trip, the most important question is which experiences you want to focus on. Options range from historical traces to activities on foot or by bicycle, as well as things to do on the water.

Railway history and local cultural heritage

Several elements of the former Belém–Bragança railway line remain in Marituba. These include a restored water tower, some of the original houses in the workers’ neighborhood, a workshop and a locomotive shed. These different structures offer several tangible points of connection to the railway heritage: you can take in the technical infrastructure as well as the houses that belonged to the former workers’ neighborhood. These are remnants of the former line, not a description of a current rail service.

The Igreja Católica Menino Deus, on Praça Antônio Perdigão Bastos, is also part of the town’s history. It was built during the colonization of this area. The Círio do Menino Deus is recognized as an intangible cultural heritage of the municipality of Marituba. Visitors interested in local history and traditions will find another cultural landmark here, alongside the railway traces. The two represent different aspects of cultural heritage: the remains of a former railway line, and the church and its recognized festival.

Nature trails and activities on the water

At the Refúgio de Vida Silvestre Metrópole da Amazônia, visitors can use the Seringueira, Samambaia, Quati and Circuito da Pirelli trails. There are also adventure trails where you can explore on foot or by bicycle. These trails offer a practical way to focus your stay more on outdoor activity. If you would rather pair your outings with an activity on the water, Marituba Tropical is on the Mocajatuba River and offers stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing and sport fishing.

Several other facilities with different features are also options for a visit to the water. Floresta Park has natural pools and a waterfall. Balneário Paraíso das Pedras also offers natural pools and has a 52,000-square-meter water park. Its many attractions include a tipping bucket and a waterslide for adults. Reserva Park combines natural pools with leisure and play areas for children. These differences can help you choose where to go based on the activities that matter most to your travel group.

Choosing Marituba as a destination

Marituba is one of 13 municipalities that together make up the Belém–Bragança tourist route. This provides a broader context for the town, alongside its individual experiences: railway history, cultural heritage, nature trails and water activities each appeal to different interests. You don’t have to focus on just one travel theme; instead, you can consider which of these sides of Marituba you’d like to discover during your stay.

If you’re looking for a vacation rental in Marituba, this question can help guide your choice of destination: do you want to focus on historical traces and local culture, explore the trails at the Refúgio, or set aside time for water activities and leisure options? For families, the children’s play areas at Reserva Park are a specific feature; the water park at Paraíso das Pedras includes, among other things, a waterslide for adults. This lets you assess Marituba based on actual experiences rather than planning a trip around a general idea of relaxation.

For the broader travel overview: Marituba.