São Luís - Maranhão

Sao Luis is the capital of Maranhao, and the first thing that catches the eye is its historic centre: colonial townhouses, many of them faced with Portuguese tiles, lining whole streets of old facades.

The city is one of the most important cultural destinations in the Northeast, with popular traditions, long-standing festivals and a distinctive local cuisine that shows up both at everyday tables and at celebrations. Reggae has a strong presence here and has become part of how the city listens to music.

Beyond the culture, Sao Luis has city beaches, so the same day can be split between walking the old centre and ending the afternoon on the sand.

The capital also works as a starting point for other destinations in the state, such as Alcantara, Raposa and the Lencois Maranhenses.

The Vivai catalogue has an active experience in Sao Luis, bookable through the card just below.