Araguaína, Regional commercial center in Tocantins, Brazil
Description
Araguaína is a city in the northern part of Tocantins state and spreads across a broad area between river lowlands and gentle hills. Streets lead to residential neighborhoods, shopping centers and commercial areas connected by avenues with scattered trees.
History
Settlement began in the 1950s when construction of a major highway brought settlers and traders to the region. Within a few decades the town grew into a central hub for the northern part of the newly formed state.
Culture
The name comes from Tupi-Guarani and refers to red macaws that once lived along the river. Today the city is a meeting point for people from different parts of Brazil, and their ways of life show in the downtown markets and shops.
Practical
Visitors can walk through the center easily, while longer distances require buses or taxis. The airport sits close to downtown and offers connections to other cities around the country.
Did you know?
The university and medical college bring students from distant parts of the north here, giving the cityscape a youthful feel. Many of the graduates stay in the area and shape the character of the local community.
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