São Luís Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aerial view of Calhau Beach in São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil, showing palm trees, sandy shore, beach umbrellas, and urban landscape along the coastline on a cloudy day
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"View to Praia Ponta D'Areia by night.Sao Luis, MA, Brazil.more dark alleys:"
São Luís
Street view of the historic city center of SÌÎå£o Luis do MaranhÌÎå£o. Brazil.

Where to stay in São Luís

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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.

Ponta D'areia
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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.

Ponta do Farol
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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.

Turu
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Olho D'agua

Travellers like the beaches in Olho D'agua, and Olho d'Agua Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Olho D'agua
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Tirirical

While Tirirical isn't home to many top sights, Centro de Promoção Artesanal do Maranhão (CEPRAMA) and Bacanga State Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Tirirical
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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.

Centro Historico
Rede Andrade SLZ

Rede Andrade SLZ

3 out of 5
Av Colares Moreira Quadra 100 Lote 4 São Luís MA
The price is Rp514.263 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
Rp514.263
Rp539.977 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in São Luís. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Tropical Shopping and Mirante ...
Rede Andrade SLZ
Litoranea Praia Hotel

Litoranea Praia Hotel

3 out of 5
Avenida Litoranea, 10 São Luís MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.064.462 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
Rp1.064.462
Rp1.117.685 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in São Luís. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 19 beach bars. Popular attractions Calhau Beach and Sacred Art Museum are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (608 reviews)
This was not the Hilton, but it can definitely compete and win😇

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Litoranea Praia Hotel
Hotel Luzeiros São Luis

Hotel Luzeiros São Luis

4 out of 5
Rua João Pereira Damasceno, 02 São Luís MA
The price is Rp1.522.982 per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
Rp1.522.982
Rp1.599.118 total
28 Mar - 29 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in São Luís. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
older property feel but still excellent

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Hotel Luzeiros São Luis
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Hotel Bem-Viver

Hotel Bem-Viver

2 out of 5
R. de Santa Rita, 688 Sao Luis MA
Stay at this apartment in São Luís. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Pedras Fountain and Palacete Gentil Braga are ...
6.2/10 (13 reviews)
Gostei do quarto e o atendimento foi muito bom e recomendo

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Hotel Bem-Viver
Edifício Creta

Edifício Creta

3.5 out of 5
10 R. dos Ipês São Luís MA
Stay at this apartment in São Luís. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, premium bedding and minibars. Popular attractions Mirante da Lagoa and Tropical Shopping are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
It was perfect for our short stay in SLZ

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2024

Edifício Creta
Casa Duplex 5 quartos

Casa Duplex 5 quartos

3 out of 5
Conj. Planalto Pingão São Luís MA
Stay at this holiday home in São Luís. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Rio Anil Shopping and Shopping da Ilha are located ...
Casa Duplex 5 quartos
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Popular places to visit

photo of the sunset at Espigão Costeiro da Ponta d'Areia in São Luis do Maranhão in Brazil

Ponta d'Areia Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Ponta d'Areia Beach during your travels in São Luís?

Ponta d'Areia Beach

Olho d'Agua Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Olho d'Agua Beach during your travels in São Luís?

Olho d'Agua Beach

São Luís Central Market

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at São Luís Central Market during your stay in São Luís Historical Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

São Luís Central Market

Tropical Shopping

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tropical Shopping during your stay in São Luís. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Tropical Shopping

House of Maranhao

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in House of Maranhao during your travels in São Luís Historical Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

House of Maranhao

Ceuma University

Explore the campus of Ceuma University during your stay in São Luís. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.

Ceuma University

Cities near São Luís

The statue of Saint Joseph holding the hand of his son Jesus, in the city of São José de Ribamar, Maranhão, Brazil

Sao Jose de Ribamar

Facades of colonial buildings, in the historic center of São Luis, Maranhão, Brasil

São Luís Historical Center