Historic centre
A UNESCO World Heritage Site holding the largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the Americas across its colonial townhouses.
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São Luís, Maranhão
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The basics of São Luís
- experiences on sale
- 2
- Airport
- SLZ
- How long
- 2 to 3 days
- Currency
- Brazilian Real
- Language
- Portuguese
- Time zone
- UTC-3
Things to do
What to do in São Luís
Praça Dom Pedro II and Palácio dos Leões
A group of colonial-era buildings overlooking São Marcos bay.
Bumba meu boi
The strongest festival in Maranhão culture takes place in June, with performances across the city.
City beaches
Ponta d'Areia, Calhau and Olho d'Água form the urban shoreline, with a wide tidal range.
In São Luís
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Best time to go
When is the best time to visit São Luís?
July to December is the driest period and matches the best season for Lençóis. June is worth it for the bumba meu boi festival, despite more rain.
Getting there
How do you get to São Luís?
Marechal Cunha Machado Airport (SLZ) receives flights from major Brazilian cities. Transfers to Barreirinhas leave from São Luís, about 4 hours away, at the start of the Route of Emotions.
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- Best time
- Still fine
- Low season
How long
How many days do you need in São Luís?
Most itineraries for São Luís call for 2 to 3 days. Less than that still covers the highlights, but leaves little room for weather or tides to interfere.
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