Services and infrastructure on Ajuruteua Beach, on the Amazon Coast

Since the 1970s, the northeastern region of Pará, including Bragança, has undergone intense changes due to population growth and real estate speculation. Ajuruteua beach, noted for its natural beauty, saw significant expansion after the construction of thePA-458 highway in 1983, resulting in disorderly urban development. Recently, a waterfront urbanization project, supported by the state government in partnership with the city council, is underway to improve infrastructure and services in the area. This study aims to analyze the current quality of the infrastructure and services available on the Ajuruteua waterfront, which is crucial for sustaining growing coastal tourism and improving local quality of life.