São Luís region is a great place to explore the cultural and religious manifestations. In São Luís, (the State capital), the Centro Historico with museums, theaters, a multitude of cultural celebrations is a place for both leisure and learning. The same can be said for Alcantara and São Jose de Ribamar, where some of the State's most important religious celebrations take place.

         São Luís - A trip to São Luís is worthwhile any time of the year. However, it is in June that the most important popular celebrations take place honoring Santo Antonio, São João, São Pedro e São Macal. At this time of the year the city is like one great party.

        Followers of Sao Jose de Ribamar gather every year in October to celebrate and worship, at the City named after the saint, located 32 kilometers from Sao Luis

        In Alcantara, the Festa de Sao Benedito, an event predominantly of African descent origin, is celebrated on the second Sunday in August with hundreds of people line up on a procession throughout the streets of the historic City, symbolizing the renewal of their faith.

        Also in Alcantara, the Festa do Divino, another religious celebration, takes place in May, with lots of people, music, food and typical costumes representative of the local history. The Festa do Divino is celebrated throughout the State but it is in Alcantara that it is presented in all its glamour attracting hundreds of tourists every year.