Vitória do Jari

Vitória do Jari shares with Laranjal the history of the changes brought by the Jari Project. The former settlement known as Beiradinho grew as workers moved into the area and industrial and forestry activities expanded across the valley. In 1994, it became a municipality separate from Laranjal do Jari; its municipal administration was installed in 1997.

The river is central to understanding the urban landscape and residents’ lives. Riverside settlement, houses on stilts and boat traffic show ways of adapting to the environment, alongside infrastructure challenges. The waterfront and higher ground offer views of a city whose memory is tied to work, migration and everyday life alongside the waterways.