[3] According to some preserved historical data, upon the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors to the territory of the current municipality of Chambas, they encountered several groups of indigenous people.

Currently, several areas showing signs of having been inhabited by indigenous people are being studied, examples of these places are: Currently, a recovery and conservation of pieces found in the aforementioned sites are being carried out in the municipality as evidence of the indigenous populations that existed in the Chambas area, which can be seen in the municipal museum.

Furthermore, traditions extend to the town of Punta Alegre, in addition to having festivities where the neighborhoods are represented by "El Yeso" and "La Salina," they experience the so-called aquatic carnival where the town enjoys a parade of floats by the sea, which is an impressive spectacle according to many people who have witnessed it.

The territory has strong points in the economic sector, an example of this is the sugar mill located in the town of Falla, belonging to the municipality of Chambas.

This company fulfills its sugar delivery plan every year, providing significant income to the municipal economy.