The pole of the Floresta dos Guarás is located at the Amazon region of Maranhão. The region is a natural sanctuary formed by islands, bays, rivers and wetlands. Its name is taken from a local bird with red feathers, very common in the region. It ecompasses the municipalities of Cedral, Mirinzal and Porto Rico do Maranhão.

Attractions
The Floresta dos Guarás is not a tourist destination even though nature lovers are starting to discover its attractions: the rain forest, rivers, wildlife and rich flora. A major attraction is the Ilha dos Lençóis, in Cururupu. It is entirely made of sand which creates an astonishing landscape. The local myth says that Dom Sebastião, King of Portugal, lives in the island as an enchanted bull, with a star on its forehead.

Praias de Caçacueira, São Lucas e Mangunça.

Parcel de Manuel Luís is the home of thousands of different species of sea living creatures that can be only reached by experienced divers.

O quilombo de Frechal
A symbol of slave resistance in Maranhão is located in Mirinzal.

Also interesting are the estaleiros where boats are made using traditional techniques.