A short Walk

São Luís

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The rich and diverse historical center of São Luís makes it ideal for touring on foot. It is the oldest part of the city, known interchangeably as the Praia Grande, the Reviver, and the Centro Histórico. All of the city’s museums and beautifully preserved historic sites are located here. The center’s cobbled streets are marked by colonial mansions and brightly colored buildings featuring distinctive Portuguese tiles and cast-iron balconies.

experience Piauí and Maranhão

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Distance 1.3 km (0.8 miles)

Nearest bus Integration Praia Grande

Time 16 minutes

Did You Know?

São Luís is known as the “Island of Love” or the “Brazilian Athens” due to its many famous poets and writers.