Best beaches in São Luís

3 ranked beaches in São Luís, Maranhão

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

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Praia de Panaquatira
Popular among families and sunbathers.

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7.0

Praia de São Marcos

Iconic beach, known for its sunset views.

7.0

Praia do Calhau

Well known for its calm waters and great for snorkeling.

7.0

What makes São Luís's beaches stand out?

São Luís sits in Maranhão, Brazil and is home to 3 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in São Luís or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.