Discover São Luís, a world’s heritage city

São Luís is the capital of Maranhão, and although it was founded by the French, its colonial architecture, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, was an inheritance left by Portuguese colonizers in the past. to the past.

Essential points to visit are the Historical and Artistic Museum of Maranhão, the Domingos Vieira Filho Popular Culture Center, the Casa das Tulhas and the Arthur Azevedo Theater.

Most of the capital’s beaches are unsuitable for bathing, but walks along the beach are a common program for tourists and residents alike, especially at the end of the day.

The city is also a gateway to the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, which is made up of a wonderful complex of dunes and lakes that oscillate between shades of green and blue, located approximately 260 km away from São Luís.

The capital is accessible by flights from Azul, Gol and Latam airlines, which have daily flights. São Luís International Airport receives daily national and international flights and is about 13 km from the historic center, an average of 20 minutes by car.