What to do in Maranhão

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

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

Rp1.377.470
per adult
Barreirinhas: Full Day Tour -2 Lagoons (Azul and Bonita)
Full day to Atins at Lençóis Maranhenses National Park

Full day to Atins at Lençóis Maranhenses National Park

Rp1.311.518
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full day to Atins at Lençóis Maranhenses National Park
Adventure Tour through the Dunes and Lagoons of Atins

Adventure Tour through the Dunes and Lagoons of Atins

Rp1.616.193
per adult
Adventure Tour through the Dunes and Lagoons of Atins
Circuit Two Lagoas in Maranhenses

Circuit Two Lagoas in Maranhenses

Rp1.239.723
per adult
Circuit Two Lagoas in Maranhenses
4x4 around Lençóis Maranhenses and gorgeous sunsets

4x4 around Lençóis Maranhenses and gorgeous sunsets

Rp844.402
per adult
4x4 around Lençóis Maranhenses and gorgeous sunsets
4X4 Tour To Canto De Atins

4X4 Tour To Canto De Atins

Rp1.401.348
per adult
4X4 Tour To Canto De Atins
Unforgettable Tour in Atins Maranhão

Unforgettable Tour in Atins Maranhão

Rp1.167.790
per adult
Unforgettable Tour in Atins Maranhão
Adventure and Relaxation at Lagoa Bonita

Adventure and Relaxation at Lagoa Bonita

Rp1.205.286
per adult
Adventure and Relaxation at Lagoa Bonita
Walking Tour of São Luís do Maranhão

Walking Tour of São Luís do Maranhão

Rp1.239.723
per adult
Walking Tour of São Luís do Maranhão
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Ponta d'Areia Beach

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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.

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 Rio Anil Shopping and Olho d'Agua Beach.

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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.

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Tirirical

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

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Centro Historico

While visiting Centro Historico, you might make a stop by sights like São Luís Central Market and Maranhao History and Art Museum.

Day trip destinations from Maranhão

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Imperatriz

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Carutapera

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