Brazil - Cera, Piaui & Maranhao (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Ceará, Piauí & Maranhão chapter from Lonely Planet’s Brazil guidebook.

Brazil - Cera, Piaui & Maranhao (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

The main draw of these northeastern states are Ceará’s glorious beaches. From the hip hangout of Jericoacoara an adventurous route leads west to the scenic, wildlife-rich Delta do Parnaíba and the Lençóis Maranhenses. Further west are picturesque colonial gems, São Luís and Alcântara.

surf, chill, party and stare at spectacular sunsets in the remote backpacker village of Jericoacoara
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dip into pristine lagoons between endless dunes in Maranhão’s surreal Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses
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enjoy the quirky combo of colonial heritage and Afro-Brazilian culture in São Luís
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Coverage includes: Ceará, Fortaleza & around, Canoa Quebrada, Jericoacoara, Parque Nacional de Ubajara, Piauí, Teresina, Parnaíba, Parque Nacional de Sete Cidades, Maranhão, São Luís, Alcântara, Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses, Paulino Neves and Tutoia.