Discover the history of Lagoa da Confusão.
The city of Lagoa da Confusão, located in the state of Tocantins, Brazil, has its history marked by the indigenous occupation of the region before the arrival of colonizers. Initially, the area was inhabited by indigenous peoples of the Carajás and Xerentes ethnic groups.In the 18th century, the region began to be explored by explorers in search of gold and other riches. Later, the area was incorporated into the territory of the current state of Goiás, and only in 1988, with the creation of the state of Tocantins, Lagoa da Confusão became part of the new state.The municipality of Lagoa da Confusão was founded on November 14, 1958, separating from Paraíso do Tocantins. The name "Lagoa da Confusão" is derived from a lagoon located in the region, which was so named due to the presence of many tree trunks in its waters.Currently, the economy of Lagoa da Confusão is mainly based on agriculture, livestock, and tourism. The city is known for its natural beauty, such as rivers, waterfalls, and forests, attracting visitors in search of ecotourism and sport fishing.
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