What to do in Maranhão

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

Picture 4 for Activity From Barreirinhas: Lencois Maranhenses National Park

Barreirinhas: Full Day Tour -2 Lagoons (Azul and Bonita)

NZ$135
per adult
Barreirinhas: Full Day Tour -2 Lagoons (Azul and Bonita)
Beautiful Lagoon Circuit

Beautiful Lagoon Circuit

NZ$51
per adult
Beautiful Lagoon Circuit
Full day to Atins at Lençóis Maranhenses National Park

Full day to Atins at Lençóis Maranhenses National Park

NZ$126
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full day to Atins at Lençóis Maranhenses National Park
Lagoa Bonita Circuit in Lençóis Maranhenses

Lagoa Bonita Circuit in Lençóis Maranhenses

NZ$74
per adult
Lagoa Bonita Circuit in Lençóis Maranhenses
Adventure Tour through the Dunes and Lagoons of Atins

Adventure Tour through the Dunes and Lagoons of Atins

NZ$158
per adult
Adventure Tour through the Dunes and Lagoons of Atins
Barreirinhas: Unforgettable tour of the dunes & Lagoa Bonita

Barreirinhas: Unforgettable tour of the dunes & Lagoa Bonita

NZ$118
per adult
Barreirinhas: Unforgettable tour of the dunes & Lagoa Bonita
Preguicas River Speedboat Tour

Preguicas River Speedboat Tour

NZ$71
per adult
Preguicas River Speedboat Tour
Speedboat through Preguiças River

Speedboat through Preguiças River

NZ$65
per traveller
Speedboat through Preguiças River
Full Day Tour: Atins Beach and Lagoons

Full Day Tour: Atins Beach and Lagoons

NZ$101
per adult
Full Day Tour: Atins Beach and Lagoons
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What to do in Maranhão

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Ponta d'Areia Beach

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Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Ponta d'Areia Beach during your travels in São Luís?
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Our guide on where to stay in Maranhão

Find the best Maranhão areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Modern buildings on the shores of Ponta D'areia beach, in the city of São Luis, capital of the state of Maranhão, northeastern Brazil

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 Olho d'Agua Beach and Calhau Beach.

Carnival decoration with colorful umbrellas on Rua Portugal, in the historic center of São Luís, Maranhão, Northeast Brazil.

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.

Interior da Igreja da Sé, São Luís, Maranhão

Centro Historico

While visiting Centro Historico, you might make a stop by sights like Centro de História Natural e Arqueologia do Maranhão and São Luís Central Market.

A coastal landscape with white sand dunes and clear blue waters.

Tirirical

While Tirirical isn't home to many top sights, Bacanga State Park and Shopping da Ilha are some notable places to visit nearby.

 

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Day trip destinations from Maranhão

A suspension bridge over a calm river at sunset.

Imperatriz

A river flowing through a residential area with houses and palm trees.

Paragominas

A calm harbor with several boats docked, surrounded by palm trees and a lighthouse in the background.

Carutapera

A vast desert landscape with rolling sand dunes and a person walking in the distance.

Turilandia

A two-story building with a green and white facade, a balcony, and red umbrellas.

Raposa

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