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Sao Luis Travel Guide

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São Luis is the capital of the Brazilian state of Maranhao.

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Understand

Although it was founded by the French in 1612 and has also been occupied by the Dutch in the past, São Luis remained a markedly Portuguese colonial city. The buildings with beautiful azulejo (tiles) walls and the cobblestone streets of its well-preserved historic center have been listed a World heritage site by UNESCO.

São Luis is also one of those places that have a distinctive culture of its own - typical cuisine, popular traditions and festivals and lively reggae parties that make the culture of São Luis stand out among Brazilian cities.

Get in

Distance to other important cities:

Get around

See

  • Beaches
  • Historic Section - The historic section is separated from the more modern part of the city by three bridges. Within the historic section there is church, governors palace, and market that are interesting to visit.

Do

  • Bumba-meu-boi - From 13 to 30 June - This beautiful folklore manifestation of Iberian origin is one of the highlights of the city's culture. It has been kept alive by the black people of São Luis and is performed by groups in costumes, telling a tale of a certain Bull through music, dance and theater throughout the city.

Buy

There are three malls in the city with one of them being in the historic part of town. There are numerous shops that sell souvenirs.

Eat

  • Typical seafood - Peixada and shrimp pie
  • Arroz de cuxá - typical dish of rice with local herbs
  • Carne de sol - sundried beef that is then cooked

Drink

There is a regional soft drink called "Jesus" that is pink in color and tastes much like bubble gum. Jesus is not exported out of Maranhao, but is quite popular within the state.

Sleep

  • Praia Mar Hotel [1] - Very nice rooms and located right on the beach. The food is also good.

Get out

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