The Amapá Railway, and two towns for the workers were constructed: Serra do Navio and Vila Amazonas near Santana where a harbour was built. Serra do Navio was built according to North-American standards and was considered a model town.
Two towns were established for workers on the Amapá Railway: Serra do Navio and Vila Amazonas, close to Santana where a harbor was built. Serra do Navio adhered to North-American construction norms and was considered a model settlement.