Beachfront Exclusivity in Muro Alto

CASA in the GAMBÔA BEACH CLUB CONDOMINIUM, beachfront - MURO ALTO BEACH HOUSE: New | 267m² (including deck and pool) | 5 guest suites (one on the ground floor and four on the 1st floor) | Living room for 3 areas | Guest powder room | Terrace, Deck and Private Pool | Upper Balcony | Spacious Kitchen | Laundry Area | Staff Quarters and Bathroom | Storage Room | 4 Parking Spaces FURNISHED HOUSE with beds, closets, sofas, tables, chairs, light fixtures, mirrors and glass shower enclosures in the bathrooms, curtains, split air conditioning in all 5 suites and in the living room. Condominium: R$3,700 IPTU: Price: R$3.5M >> History ORIGIN OF PORTO DE GALINHAS The colonization of Ipojuca began in 1560, after the expulsion of the Caetés Indians and other tribes from the southern coast of Pernambuco. From that moment on, settlers migrated to Ipojuca due to the region's fertile lands, rich in massapê (clayey soil, usually black and of excellent quality for sugarcane cultivation). This led to a rapid increase in the construction of mills or small production units in the region. The Dutch also took advantage of the situation by invading Pernambuco, an area that already had a number of established mills. However, under the leadership of Sea Captain Amador de Araújo, the Dutch were defeated on July 23, 1645. With two natural ports, Suape and Porto de Galinhas, as well as the largest and best-equipped massapê plantations in the Northeast, Ipojuca quickly gained fame as one of the most important regions to emerge within the colonial system. As a result, thanks to its boundaries and natural advantages, Porto de Galinhas became one of the most important ports. Given all these conditions, Pernambuco became a major sugar producer and, for many years, was responsible for more than half of Brazil's exports. This reputation led the region to be known as “Porto Rico” before receiving the name we know today. To carry out all this work, labor was commonly brought from Africa, and unfortunately, even after the abolition of slavery, this system did not stop, creating a circuit of illegal slave trafficking. In this way, slaves were brought hidden inside the boats that carried Guinea fowl (one of the aristocracy's favorite foods in the region). At the time, the saying “There are new chickens in the harbor” meant that a new shipment of slaves had arrived. Because of this, Porto Rico came to be called “Porto de Galinhas” (sometimes also known as “Porto de Angola”). Colonization in Ipojuca began in 1560. • The Dutch invaded Pernambuco on July 17, 1645. • The Dutch were defeated on July 23, 1645. • Ipojuca was created on November 12, 1895. • One of the main historical landmarks, the Convent of Santo Antônio, was founded in 1606 and declared a national heritage site in 1937. • In 2005, Petrobras announced the construction of a fuel refinery in Ipojuca, due to the excellent facilities offered by the port of Suape. This marked the beginning of the construction of what became one of the most important industries in the region. At this time, and due to economic and political issues, the port is not as powerful as it once was. >> 4 TIPS TO HELP YOU CHOOSE THE IDEAL PROPERTY TO BUY: > Don't think only about your current marital status. Properties are very durable. Therefore, you need to make your choice not only with today in mind, but also with your life plans. 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