Braço de Mar Bacanga
Braço de Mar Bacanga is an inlet in Maranhão, Northeast. Braço de Mar Bacanga is situated nearby to the locality Ilhinha, as well as near the suburb São Francisco.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Fortress of Santo António da Barra and Palace of the Lions.
Palace of the Lions
Public building
Photo: Léo Brégula, CC BY 2.0.
Palace of the Lions is a public building, which is situated 3 km south of Braço de Mar Bacanga.
Igreja de Santana
Church
Photo: Marcus274, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Igreja de Santana is a church, which is situated 3½ km south of Braço de Mar Bacanga.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include São Luís.
São Luís
São Luís is the capital of the Brazilian state of Maranhão. It's known for its colonial Historical Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is a common stopover for visiting the stunning Lençóis Maranhenses.
Braço de Mar Bacanga
- Type: Inlet
- Also known as: “Braco de Mar Bacanga”, “Rio Bacanga”, and “Rio Bocanga”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Maranhão, Northeast, Brazil, South America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-2.5° or 2° 30′ southLongitude
-44.3° or 44° 18′ westElevation
1 metre (3 feet)Open location code
689QGM2X+2XGeoNames ID
3406896
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Ilhinha and São Francisco.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Lagoa do Jansen and Farol São Marcos.
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