Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Maranhão February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk # What to do in Maranhão ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Maranhão Types of activities Where to stay [Maranhão travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Maranho.dx6052629) ![travel couple trek across giant sand dunes with lagoons in Lencois Maranhenses, one of the most stunning tourist attractions in North-East Brazil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052629/062ce1ab-e413-414f-bbbe-78bd3334bb72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![travel couple trek across giant sand dunes with lagoons in Lencois Maranhenses, one of the most stunning tourist attractions in North-East Brazil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052629/062ce1ab-e413-414f-bbbe-78bd3334bb72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The most unearthly place I’ve been so far. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## What to do in Maranhão --- ### Popular places to visit ![photo of the sunset at Espigão Costeiro da Ponta d'Areia in São Luis do Maranhão in Brazil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532466880/2ce5132a-c4c0-4027-ab08-9e58e6d3abee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ponta d'Areia Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Ponta d'Areia Beach during your travels in São Luís? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ponta-DAreia-Beach-Sao-Luis.d553248621532466880.Attraction) ![The boat stoped by a place called "Tenda dos Macacos" where tourists can take pictures and rest for a while admiring this bautiful landscape.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130048/40f6ae82-bccd-411c-8b9b-27e65faf7c49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cabure Beach If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Cabure Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Barreirinhas. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's desert landscape. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cabure-Beach-Barreirinhas.d553248621532466883.Attraction) #### Praia do Atins Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia do Atins during your trip to Atins? Wander the beaches or discover the area's desert landscape. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Praia-Do-Atins-Barreirinhas.d553248635997368008.Attraction) #### Barreirinhas Wharf Learn about the local history of Barreirinhas when you take a trip to Barreirinhas Wharf. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Barreirinhas-Wharf-Barreirinhas.d553248621563218182.Attraction) #### Handicraft Centre During your trip to Barreirinhas, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Handicraft Centre. Wander the riverfront and parks while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Handicraft-Centre-Barreirinhas.d553248621565224180.Attraction) #### Olho d'Agua Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Olho d'Agua Beach during your travels in São Luís? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Olho-DAgua-Beach-Sao-Luis.d553248621555651003.Attraction) #### Our Lady of Conception Church Our Lady of Conception Church is just one of the places to see in Barreirinhas, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Our-Lady-Of-Conception-Church-Barreirinhas.d553248621566122768.Attraction) #### São Luís Central Market You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at São Luís Central Market during your stay in São Luís Historical Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Luis-Central-Market-Sao-Luis.d553248621563218250.Attraction) #### Praia Beira Rio Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia Beira Rio during your trip to Santo Amaro do Maranhão? While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Praia-Beira-Rio-Santo-Amaro-do-Maranhao.d553248635997369041.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Maranhão ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Luis-Ponta-Dareia.dx553248635976398008) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Luis-Ponta-Do-Farol.dx6351309) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Olho d'Agua Beach and Meio Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Luis-Turu.dx553248635976399963) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Olho D'agua Travellers like the beaches in Olho D'agua, and Olho d'Agua Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Luis-Olho-Dagua.dx6351307) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Centro Historico While visiting Centro Historico, you might make a stop by sights like Centro de História Natural e Arqueologia do Maranhão and São Luís Central Market. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Luis-Centro-Historico.dx961408942349799424) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tirirical While Tirirical isn't home to many top sights, Bacanga State Park and Josue Montello Cultural House are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Luis-Tirirical.dx6337209) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Maranhão ![Cacau Beach on the last day of the season before the water begins to rise on the Tocantins River in the City of Imperatriz, in the State of Maranhao, Brazil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1595/1def5d32-f57c-413f-98da-53656bc12718.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Imperatriz ![360 aerial photo taken with drone of Ponte Estaiada in Teresina, Piauí, Brazil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3425/2a62e4e0-b239-49bc-87fc-a3a407536da3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Teresina ![Stacked boxes with tropical fruits on a ferry to Manaus in Brazil, South America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6307766/09e0f608-5be7-4b08-8a72-29f875e524a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Balsas ![Beautiful view to blue rainwater lagoon on white sand dunes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351256/89bca60b-f347-47bc-bc38-a19d95c37cc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Santo Amaro do Maranhão ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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