Maranhão
Lençóis Maranhenses
Maranhão is a state in northeastern Brazil.
Regions
Regions of Maranhão
| Central Maranhão |
| Northern Maranhão |
| Eastern Maranhão |
| Southern Maranhão |
| Western Maranhão |
Cities
- São Luís — capital and World Heritage city
- Açailândia
- Alcântara — small colonial town
- Barreirinhas
- Imperatriz
- Mandacaru
- Paulino Neves
- Santa Inês
- Tutóia
Other destinations
- Canto de Atins
- Ilha do Caju
- Ilha das Canárias
- Ilha dos Poldros
- Lençóis Maranhenses — stunning white sand dunes
- Pequenos Lencóis
Understand
Maranhão is second only to Bahia in terms of Afro-Brazilian culture, although it has an air of the Caribbean mixed in. This is especially noticeable in the unique reggae played here.
Drink
- Guarana Jesus - A soda that tastes like bubble gum.
Go next
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