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Island in Pará State, Brazil
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Ilha do Mosqueiro is an island with a string of beaches just outside Belém. The island has 17 km (11 mi) of beaches with freshwater tides, which draw vacationers primarily in the dry season. The largest settlement on the island is the town of Vila (often referred to simply as Mosqueiro) on the westernmost part of the island.
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It was built as a modest inn and restaurant of wood construction, dating from the heyday of the rubber plantation industry in the late nineteenth to early twentieth centuries. The hotel was constructed in a mix of European architectural styles, with allowances for the local climate. After the original structure was destroyed by fire, the mayor of Belém and the governor of Pará provided funding for its reconstruction.
Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Capelinha was constructed by Guilherme Augusto de Miranda Filho in fulfillment of a promise he made to God while ill on the island, in exchange for the return of his health. The chapel was dedicated on December 17, 1909, by the acting archbishop of Belém. On the second Sunday in December, the chapel holds a special observation for the patron saint of the people of Mosqueiro.
A neoclassical Villa Porto Franco that was once home to Portuguese artist José Franco.
At a length of 1,430 m (4,690 ft), it connects Mosqueiro with the mainland.
Mosqueiro Island Municipal Park
190 hectares (1.9 km²) of the island have been set aside as a municipal park by the city of Belém, which is seeking to promote ecotourism. The park includes 3 km (1.9 mi) of trails.
7 suites, each with smart TV, minibar and air conditioning. Swimming pool with wet bar, free WiFi.
Buses leave at least every half hour from the terminal at the Vila´s main square, and can be hailed anywhere en route. R$ 3-4, 1 - 1.5 hours. On weekends and holidays there is a daily boat connection.
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