Bolonha lake
The city's water.
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Utinga State Park protects 1,393 hectares of forest inside the city of Belém, a few kilometres from the centre. It was created in 1993 to safeguard the Bolonha and Água Preta lakes, which supply much of the city's drinking water, and it is fully protected, so hunting and fishing in the lakes are banned. It puts Amazon forest and lakes within reach of the city, with 11 walking trails that require a trained guide, alongside wide paths for walking, running and cycling. Contracted companies run paid activities such as bike hire at about R$10 an hour, ziplines, abseiling and tree-top walks. Entry is free, while parking and activities are paid. It opens daily 6:00-17:00 and closes on Tuesdays for trail maintenance. In the heavy-rain season, roughly November to April, the trails are not recommended without a guide.
The city's water.
With a guide.
Wide paths.
A few kilometres from central Belém, Pará
For the 11 forest trails, yes; the wide walking and cycling paths need none, and entry is free.
