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Porto de Moz, Municipality in Pará, Brazil

The municipality of Porto de Moz covers 17,422 square kilometers of land in northern Brazil, bordered by rivers and containing extensive forest reserves.

Portuguese Jesuit missionaries established Porto de Moz in 1635, led by Pedro Teixeira, at the location of a former Monturus indigenous settlement.

The Maturu neighborhood preserves the heritage of the original indigenous inhabitants through local traditions, cuisine, and community practices.

Porto de Moz Airport connects the municipality with regional centers, while river transportation serves as the primary means of accessing neighboring communities.

The Verde para Sempre Extractive Reserve spans 1,288,720 hectares within Porto de Moz, supporting sustainable resource management and forest conservation.

GPS coordinates: -1.75021,-52.23556

Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:06

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