Icoaraci, Pottery district in Belém, Brazil.
Icoaraci is a city district of Belém located along Guajará Bay, known as the pottery center of the region with numerous workshops and sales outlets. The district comprises several neighborhoods where artisans produce and sell handmade ceramic pieces to both local and visiting customers.
The district was established on October 8, 1869, and retained its original street layout with systematic numbering from First through Seventh Street. This orderly design reflects the administrative planning of the period when it was officially founded.
Local potters continue a craft tradition shaped by indigenous techniques, creating pieces with geometric designs and animal figures that reflect the region's heritage. Visitors can watch artisans at work in their open studios and workshops.
Visitors reach the district by public buses from Praça República in Belém, with the journey taking about 45 minutes by bus. Plan to go during daylight hours to see the workshops and shops actively producing and displaying ceramics.
The name comes from Tupi words meaning 'sun of the river,' reflecting the region's deep connection to river and coastal life. This indigenous language origin underscores the historical relationship between the people and the waterways.
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