Maranhão Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

travel couple trek across giant sand dunes with lagoons in Lencois Maranhenses, one of the most stunning tourist attractions in North-East Brazil
travel couple trek across giant sand dunes with lagoons in Lencois Maranhenses, one of the most stunning tourist attractions in North-East Brazil
The most unearthly place I’ve been so far. Only in Brazil 🇧🇷
In the northern Brazilian state of Maranhao it is located Atins. The natural access to the Lencois of Maranhao it is also well-known for its winds which are making this small village a popular destination for kite surfers #LifeAtExpedia
Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré. Nazaré. Bahia, Brazil, late 18th century. Of special note are its bell towers with mosaic design, a detail I didn't learn about until I returned home.

Popular cities in Maranhão

Aerial view of Calhau Beach in São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil, showing palm trees, sandy shore, beach umbrellas, and urban landscape along the coastline on a cloudy day
São Luís
Known for Monuments, Culture and Theatres
Get away to tropical São Luís! Enjoy the monuments, culture and opera.

Reasons to visit

  • Ponta d'Areia Beach
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lencois maranhenses national park
Barreirinhas
Known for Kite surfing, Tropical and Deserts
Explore quaint Barreirinhas: its kitesurfing, desert views, adventures and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Cabure Beach
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Beautiful view to blue rainwater lagoon on white sand dunes
Santo Amaro do Maranhão
Known for Tours, Walking and Natural parks
Trip time! Discover the parks in Santo Amaro do Maranhão.
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Cacau Beach on the last day of the season before the water begins to rise on the Tocantins River in the City of Imperatriz, in the State of Maranhao, Brazil
Imperatriz
Known for Theme parks, Culture and Natural parks
Get away to Imperatriz! Enjoy the theme park, culture and art.
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aerial photo with drone of the small Lençóis Maranhenses in Tutóia city of Maranhão in Brazil
Tutóia
Known for Walking and Beaches
Escape to Tutóia! Enjoy its beaches.
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Acailandia
Acailandia
Known for Adventure and Natural parks
Love adventure and parks? Get away to Acailandia!
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