Things to do in Maranhão

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Full day to Atins at Lençóis Maranhenses National Park

Full day to Atins at Lençóis Maranhenses National Park

RM294
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full day to Atins at Lençóis Maranhenses National Park
Full Day Tour: Atins Beach and Lagoons

Full Day Tour: Atins Beach and Lagoons

RM232
per adult
Full Day Tour: Atins Beach and Lagoons
Picture 3 for Activity Barreirinhas: Bonita Lagoon Circuit and Sunset Experience

Sunset Experience in Bonita Lagoon

RM194
per adult
Sunset Experience in Bonita Lagoon
Preguicas River Speedboat Tour

Preguicas River Speedboat Tour

RM163
per adult
Preguicas River Speedboat Tour
Beautiful Lagoon Circuit

Beautiful Lagoon Circuit

RM116
per adult
Beautiful Lagoon Circuit
Lagoa Bonita Walking Tour from Barreirinhas

Lagoa Bonita Walking Tour from Barreirinhas

RM233
per adult
Lagoa Bonita Walking Tour from Barreirinhas
4X4 Tour To Lagoa Azul

4X4 Tour To Lagoa Azul

RM209
per adult
4X4 Tour To Lagoa Azul
4x4 around Lençóis Maranhenses and gorgeous sunsets

4x4 around Lençóis Maranhenses and gorgeous sunsets

RM189
per adult
4x4 around Lençóis Maranhenses and gorgeous sunsets
Lagoa Bonita Tour Explore Stunning Natural Beauty

Lagoa Bonita Tour Explore Stunning Natural Beauty

RM280
per adult
Lagoa Bonita Tour Explore Stunning Natural Beauty
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Ponta d'Areia Beach

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Where to stay in Maranhão

Find the best Maranhão areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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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Centro Historico

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

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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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Turilandia

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Icatu