Brazil
Northeast
Maranhão

São Luís

São Luís is the capital of the state of . It's known for its colonial Historical Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is a common stopover for visiting the stunning .
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São Luís

Latitude
-2.6495° or 2° 38′ 58″ south
Longitude
-44.3044° or 44° 18′ 16″ west
Population
1,010,000
Elevation
24 metres (79 feet)
Open location code
689Q9M2W+66
Geo­Names ID
6319805
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