São Luís: Historical Beauty
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The Capital of Maranhão started out differently: it is the only Brazil capital founded by the French, in 1612. After they were expelled, the Dutch came, until the Portuguese started to construct the architectural collection which now is preserved in 3,500 buildings, some of which are covered by European tiles, that make the city an official historical and cultural landmark. The cultural mix of São Luís can be measured by its nicknames: City of Tiles; Brazilian Jamaica- due to the strong presence of reggae; Brazilian Athens – for its abundance of literary authors and music; the Island of Love – because of the beauty and poetry of its attractions and people. This rich combination created an exotic culture that you can see and feel in the streets, people, night, cuisine, everywhere.
