31 days in Fortaleza & Sao Luis Itinerary

They don't call Fortaleza "Brazilian Miami" for nothing.

Get out of town with these interesting Fortaleza side-trips: Cumbuco (Lagoa do Parnamirim, Praia de Cumbuco, &more), Beberibe (Monumento Natural das Falesias de Beberibe, Praia das Fontes, &more) and Aquiraz (Beach Park, Engenho Sao Luiz, &more). The adventure continues: stroll through Praia do Futuro, browse the different shops at Mercado Central de Fortaleza, explore the world behind art at Museu da Fotografia Fortaleza, and see the interesting displays at 10th GAC Cultural Museum.

To find ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Fortaleza day trip planner.

The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Fortaleza. October in Fortaleza sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 29°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to travel to Sao Luis.

Located on the island of Ilha Upaon-Acu, state capital Sao Luis represents the largest city in Maranhao.

Change things up with these side-trips from Sao Luis: Sao Jose de Ribamar (Panaquatira Beach & Igreja de Sao Jose de Ribamar) and Raposa (Haras 4 Irmaos & Fronhas maranhence). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Centro Histórico, see the interesting displays at Casa da Festa, don't miss a visit to Popular Culture Center Domingos Vieira Filho, and admire the masterpieces at Museu Historico e Artistico do Maranhao.

For maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Sao Luis trip builder website.

Getting from Fortaleza to Sao Luis by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In October in Sao Luis, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 30°C at night.