São Luís, Land of Poets

Main attractions of São Luís, the city capital of Maranhão, include the Old Colonial São Luís - World Heritage site (UNESCO) - and its rich facades in Portuguese tiles. Also, the city is the gateway to Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, starting at Santo Amaro do Maranhão. Old mansions, museums, folklore, music and arts are highspots for those chiefly interested in architecture and history. Litterature lovers will also be enchanted to visit the Land of Poets.