Icoaraci gains a new Tourist Hydroviary Terminal on the eve of Círio and strengthens connection with Cotijuba
The facility will offer more comfort to passengers traveling to the nearby islands of Belém
The Government of Pará, through the Port and Waterway Company (CPH), is finalizing the last adjustments of the new Tourist Hydroviary Terminal in Icoaraci, Belém. The official delivery will be made by Governor Helder Barbalho this Wednesday (8). The space will be the new link between the mainland and the islands near the capital.
The project comprises 650 m² of built area, with ticket sales counters, accessible restrooms, shops, and restaurants. The operational sector, with 350 m², features a covered walkway and five floating platforms, ensuring faster, organized, and safer boarding and disembarking for up to two thousand people per day – a quality leap in hydroviary transport between Icoaraci and Cotijuba.
“This terminal was designed for the people, especially for those living on the islands. We will ensure safer boarding, comfort during waiting, and an efficient operation that respects the time of those who work and study. It is a delivery that improves the daily lives of thousands of families and helps boost tourism and the local economy,” says Hilton Aguiar, president of CPH.
“We arrive on the eve of the Círio de Nazaré with a facility ready to welcome the public well and, at the same time, prepared for the COP30 calendar. It is Pará showing its ability to plan, execute, and leave a legacy for our people,” he adds.
Direct impact for those living on the islands - With the new terminal, the Government of Pará expands the river integration of Belém, ensuring dignified mobility for those who depend on boat transport to work, study, or access public services. The expectation is to directly benefit more than ten thousand residents of Cotijuba, in addition to about 27 thousand passengers who use the route every month for leisure and tourism.
This is the case of Raimundo Nonato, 54 years old, retired and resident of Cachoeira do Arari. For 30 years, he has regularly traveled to Belém and disembarked at the current terminal in Icoaraci. With the move to the new space, he acknowledges the improvements in safety, comfort, and accessibility. “It is very important for the governor to think about the riverside dwellers. This is a model that I support, which brings safety and improves our lives,” he celebrates.
In addition to organizing flows and increasing the safety of operations, the new Tourist Hydroviary Terminal raises the standard of service to visitors, contributing to a more qualified tourism during the Círio de Nazaré and then during the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30). With better infrastructure, Icoaraci reinforces its vocation as a gateway to the natural and cultural attractions of Cotijuba, valuing local entrepreneurs, handicrafts, gastronomy, and services.
