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> Discovering Maranhão (MA)
State of North-Eastern Brazil
You can start discovering the State of Maranhão [See also:
States of Brazil]
by its Capital, São Luís
(World and National Cultural Patrimony)
or by its most beautiful National Park, the Lençóis Maranhenses,
one of Brazil's ecological paradises.
Capital:
São Luís (
957.899 inhab / IBGE: 2007)
Area:
331.918 km2
Population:
6.117.996 inhab. (IBGE: 2007)
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The Babaçu Land
The babaçu palm tree is a symbol in Maranhão.
These palms spread over the valleys all over the territory. Together
with rice cultures, they are an important source of wealth
for many people.
São Luís, Colonial City
The old quarters of the Capital, São
Luís, with almost 4.000 classed private and public historic
buildings, covered by azulejos, made of this city one
of Brazil important destinations, specially for those interested in
arts, history, folklore and architecture.
The Lençóis Maranhenses
Simply a must for those interested in adventure, dunes, lagoons,
superb desert beaches and ecotourism. You can discover Lençois
Maranhenses thanks to a package (11 Days/10 Nights) proposed by
local operator Eco Adventure Tour: see Tours
for more details
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History, Folklore and Feasts
Maranhão is considered one of Brazil's most interesting States
regarding folklore: Saint-John's, Tambor de Crioula, Festa do Divino
and much more
© Top do Brasil, Maranhão,
2007
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