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SAO LUIS
Sao Luis is the capital of the Brazilian state of Maranhao. The city is located on Sao Luis island in the Bara de Sao Marcos, an extension of the Atlantic Ocean which forms the estuary of Pindare, Mearim, Itapecuru and other rivers. Sao Luis is the only Brazilian state capital founded by France and it is one of the three Brazilian state capitals located on islands (the others are Vitoria and Florianópolis.The city has sea ports; Ponta da Madeira, Porto do Itaqui; through which a substantial part of Brazil's iron ore, originating from the (pre)- Amazon region, is exported. The city's main industries are metallurgical with Alumar, and Vale do Rio Doce. São Luís is home of the Federal University of Maranhao.

Eco Expedition Serra do Mar - It is two- day tour specifically for those who have a good physical preparation and a lot of disposition. The outing includes rafting on River Paraibuna, 18 km of mountain bike, camping and hard cross- country trail, with 8 hr duration, until the Corcovado Peak observatory, with a wonderful view of the entire Northern Sao Luis coast. It ends at Brava Beach, in the city of Ubatuba and includes transports, guides and equipment. Horse riding - There is no defined itinerary. The groups that are formed decide if they want to go into the interior of the town, or go on night outings. The outings last from 2 to 4 hours, and should be booked in advanced by phone: +55 (12) 3671- 2665. Oswaldo Cruz Home - A house of the 19th century that services as the home of the hygienist and scientist, doctor Osvaldo Cruz. Today, it exhibits a small record of documents, pictures and objects of the Brazilian personality and his family. It was declared Historical Heritage.

The handicraft of Sao Luis do Paraitinga is rich and varied. In highlight, the ceramics, in the utilitarian and figurative form, legate inheritance of the indigenous culture, and much presented in the region; wood works produced manually by craftsperson's; workmanship of the oratories and sculptures of religious and ludic character, such as the violas and violins; basketry, or braided work, also very much present in all districts of the city, with their utilitarian and decorative function; embroidery, tricot and crochet, traditional arts of the region; and the production of paper pulp masks and rag and hay dolls. In relation to painting, a primitive style is seen, with reproductions on canvas of bucolic landscapes and picturesque scenes of local routine.

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