It occurred because the Portuguese cruiser Dom Carlos was going to visit the port of Belém on November 12, 1902.

Some Portuguese youths, residing in the city, decided to found a musical band to receive their fellow countrymen.

Football was introduced in 1915, but the team only entered the state championship for the first time in 1933.

In 1985, Tuna Luso won the second division of the Brazilian National Championship.

In 1992, Tuna Luso won the third division of the Brazilian National Championship.