São Luís

Travel Guide

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A wide sandy beach with gentle waves, lined with palm trees and beachfront buildings.

Where to stay in São Luís

Find the best São Luís areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Ponta D'areia

If you're spending some time in Ponta D'areia, Ponta d'Areia Beach and Calhau Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Turu

While Turu may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Rio Anil Shopping and Olho d'Agua Beach.

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Centro Historico

While visiting Centro Historico, you might make a stop by sights like São Luís Central Market and Maranhao History and Art Museum.

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Ponta do Farol

Travellers like the beaches in Ponta do Farol, and Ponta d'Areia Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Tirirical

While Tirirical isn't home to many top sights, Rio Anil Shopping and Centro de Promoção Artesanal do Maranhão (CEPRAMA) are some notable places to visit nearby.

Stay near popular São Luís attractions

Ponta d'Areia Beach

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Things to do

São Luis City Tour

São Luis City Tour

€40
per traveller
São Luis City Tour
Private Walking Tour of the Historical Center of São Luís do Maranhão

Private Walking Tour of the Historical Center of São Luís do Maranhão

€61
per adult
Private Walking Tour of the Historical Center of São Luís do Maranhão
Walking Tour of São Luís do Maranhão

Walking Tour of São Luís do Maranhão

€101
per adult
Walking Tour of São Luís do Maranhão
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