History of Parintins

The current territory of Parintins City was first inhabited by natives of Tupinamba tribe. In 1749, the explorer Jose Goncalves da Fonseca discovered an island on Amazonas River. In 1796, Jose Pedro Cordovil arrived at the island with his family and his slaves and named the place ”Tupinambarama”, dedicating to farming and fishing there. Queen D. Maria gave him a land located in another place. Cordovil, then, left Tupinambarama and offered it to the Queen. In 1803, the territory became a religious  mission. The efficient administration of Friar Jose das Chagas brought progress and development to the location. In 1846, it became a Village and was named ”Vila Bela da Imperatriz”. In 1880, October, 30 the place was raised to the category of City and renamed ”Parintins”.