What to Do in São Luís do Maranhão
The itinerary begins in São Luís, the capital of the state of Maranhão, in northeastern Brazil. The historic city center is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with churches, buildings, and mansions covered in blue tiles. Local culture is also expressed in Maranhão’s handicrafts, and the Handicraft Commercialization Center of Maranhão is well worth a visit.
The local cuisine of the capital reflects the city’s mixed colonial heritage.
Visit Lençóis Maranhenses National Park from Barreirinhas
Lençóis Maranhenses National Park is famous for its blue lagoons nestled among desert-like dunes. It is located in Barreirinhas, on the coast of the state of Maranhão, about 252 km from the capital, São Luís.
The city is part of the Route of Emotions and is located within the perimeter of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, which also includes the towns of Primeira Cruz and Santo Amaro. The park lies along the Preguiças River and forms a landscape of rare beauty—a true paradise spread across 155,000 hectares.
Its white-sand dunes reach up to 50 meters in height, surrounded by greenish-blue crystal-clear lagoons. Swimming in the lagoons, walking on the sand, and watching the sunset are experiences you will remember for the rest of your life.
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