Brief History The historical origins of Castanhal are attributed to the Indians of the Tupinambá tribe. Its name derives from the Castanhal creek which, on its banks, had many chestnut trees. With the arrival of the Estrada de Ferro de Bragança, the period of development of the fields of Castanhal begins, with the settlers from Ceará, specialized in cultivating the land, hired by the Provincial Government. On August 15, 1899, Vila de Castanhal was officially created, elevated to the status of city on January 28, 1932, by the intervenor of the State of Pará, Magalhães Barata, through the decree of Law no. 68 kilometers from the state capital, Castanhal since 2011, it is located within the Metropolitan Region of Belém. The city has a privileged geographic position on the map of Pará, being crossed by the federal highway BR-316, an important route for the flow of production.
Source: Castanhal Tourism Projects Coordination.
           Carla Paiva- Tourismologist