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São Luís Vacations
The Northeast's folkloric reputation combined with some impressive, Portuguese colonial architecture contributed to São Luís being classified a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit São Luís
- Art & Culture
- Music
- Unesco World Heritage
São Luís: How to get there?
3hrs 30min flight from Rio de Janeiro
São Luís: See when to go ?
In June for the Bumba Meu Boi folklore festival
São Luís: For how long?
One day
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São Luís: What to see nearby?
What our travelers think of their stay
Classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Sao Luis is a city in the north of Brazil, on the waterfront and is located on the peninsula sharing the same name which will charm travellers seeking colonial architecture.
My suggestion
It's better to come at the weekend to take advantage of the nightlife when bands perform in the bars because music is good in Sao Luis.
The Northeast's folkloric reputation combined with some impressive, Portuguese colonial architecture contributed to São Luís being classified a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
My suggestion
But if there's one town where you need to watch your back, it's here at São Luís. It's a hotbed of crime so don't go off the beaten track whilst you're here and carry as little as possible on you.
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