The Top 4 Attractions in Alcântara
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Alcântara. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Alcântara is a region where 4
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 4, 2025
Alcântara is a small town in the north of the Brazilian state of Maranhão with around 4,000 inhabitants (around 22,000 in the municipal area). It is located on the Baía …
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The Porto do Jacaré, the old port of the city, is located on the river arm of the same name and was built in the 18th century. It was the …
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The main square is called Praça da Matriz. Here you can find the ruins of the church Igreja Matriz de São Matias, built in 1648. According to popular belief, a …
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The Mercado dos Negros, also Palácio Negro, is located on the city's former quay and was the market place for the slave trade (the name also means market of the …
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