Centro Historico Travel Guide
São Luís
Visit Centro Historico
Popular places to visit
Ponta d'Areia Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Ponta d'Areia Beach during your travels in São Luís?
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.
House of Maranhao
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in House of Maranhao during your travels in São Luís Historical Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Palace of the Lions
After visiting Palace of the Lions, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in São Luís Historical Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Santo Antonio Church
After visiting Santo Antonio Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in São Luís Historical Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Maranhao History and Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Maranhao History and Art Museum during your travels in São Luís Historical Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Things to do
Private Walking Tour of the Historical Center of São Luís do Maranhão
Top hotels in Centro Historico
Pousada da Sé
"Excelente. Anfitrião muito simpático. Foi uma estátua muito agradável."
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Pousada Portas da Amazônia
Hostel da Fonte
"I stayed in the female dorm room and my 2 friends in a double room with bathroom. Conditions of room and hostel seem to be over priced. No air conditioner in common areas.... very hot and humid."
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Palma Hostel
AMERICO HOSTEL
"Location wise this place was an excellent choice. Comfort wise it was far from ideal unfortunately."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025
Grand São Luís Hotel
Where to stay in Centro Historico
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.
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.
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 Calhau Beach.
Tirirical
While Tirirical isn't home to many top sights, Rio Anil Shopping and Bacanga State Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
