Fortaleza de São José de Macapá

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    entrance Av Henrique Galúcio, Macapá

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The Portuguese built the large stone Fortaleza de São José de Macapá between 1764 and 1782 to defend the north side of the Amazon against French incursions from the Guianas. More than 800 laborers were involved in the construction, mostly Indians, blacks and Caboclos (people of mixed Indian and Portuguese parentage).