Get to know the main historical cities of the north-east of Brazil built during the colonial period that still retain a large part of their preserved houses. The history of Brazil is rich, comprehensive and full of contradictions. Developing a narrative that addresses the details of the conquest and colonisation […]
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Exploring Alcântara: A Journey Through History and Culture
Alcântara, located in the state of Maranhão, Brazil, is a city rich in history and culture, offering a charming tourist destination. The streets of Alcântara, just 22 kilometres from São Luís do Maranhão, take tourists on a journey through history. They are lined with ruins and houses that document the heyday […]
Maranhão: A Blend of History, Culture, and Natural Beauty
Maranhão presents a rich ecosystem composed of mangroves, beaches, rivers, waterfalls and a tropical desert. It also has the encounter between the ancient and the modern that characterizes Maranhão. In Maranhão there is a mix of baroque tiles and space technology, centenary houses and state-of-the-art spikes, bumba-meu-boi and reggae. History […]