Take care of people indicating restaurants and inns on the street. Some places pay people to indicate their establishments and you can get in the chin, besides that you run the risk of not being in one of the best points of the city.
Ask information about the options that the city offers. Do not reject the distant places. At first, because the city is small and there are not so distant places and also because it’s there where you can find good options for staying and eating. Explore the city, discover the route.
Avoid hiring transfer’s service and rides by your own. It can cost cheaper but you can buy an inferior ride. If you are traveling without a travel agency, consult the local receptive or inns. By them, you will have the best quality service, and the most important thing, you have where to run in case of any problem. Avoid headaches, you are on vacation. Enjoy your trip safety and calmly.
Beware of MA 402 road. It is an excellent road in terms of asphalt and line, but there are a lot of animals on the road, especially donkeys. Try to travel during the day, and do not exceed 100 km/hour ( the limit is 80 km/hour), pay attention on the road and enjoy your trip.
Reserve at least 3 days for Barreirinhas and surroundings. Run away from “Go and back” packages. It is against your vacation. Imagine you go to Paris and just visit the Louvre. It is what is going to happen if you buy this package. If it happens, “go hit” who sold you the package and “come back” to Barreirinhas for some more days.
Some places you can’t let go: Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, Caburé, Mandacaru, Atins, Cardosa and Santo Amaro.
Some very interesting places: Tapuio, Bethania, Espigão, Bonzinho, Rio Novo (Paulino Neves)
Do not rush when you go down the Preguiças River. Enjoy the river. It is a separated attraction. Pay attention on the vegetation, animals, birds, fish, local people, fishers, calm and dark water. Leave the hurry and stress locked at home and come prepared to enjoy one of the most beautiful regions of Brazil.
Know the workmanship of Barreirinhas. It is the only one and it represents the local culture very well. The buriti straw allows the production of beautiful products and objects, but like everywhere, there are many stores with several products and quality. Run the stores and good shopping.
If you have time, walk by the city, go to small streets, visit the shops, go to the market, go to the free market, talk to local people, that is the only way to really know us, our habits and customs. Try a light meal besides Brasil Bank, (only in the morning) you can have a nice surprise.
If you have the opportunity, try Dona Maze’s chicken in Tapuio, Dona Luzia’s grilled shrimp in Atins and Dona Maze’s delicious shellfish or lamb with coconut in Paulino Neves. They are wonderful. Encantes can book them for you.
Try the exotic kinds of ice cream cupuaçu, bacuri, murici, assai and tapioca at Sorvetão. Do not go away without trying Jesus guaraná. There is only in Maranhão and it is ecumenic, anyone can drink it.
Enjoy the best that Barreirinhas can offer you.
We are here waiting for you and ready to receive you in the best way.