'''Ilha das Canarias''' is an island in Maranhao, a few kilometers from the main mouth of the river ''Parnaiba''. It is home to some 3.000 people, most of who congregate in the settlement known as ''Canarias'', or ''Porto das Canarias''.

Get in

Regular river transport from ''Porto dos Tatus'' outside Parnaiba. A motor launch will do this stretch in some 15 minutes.

Get around

All walkable within the settlement.

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Eat

The pousada has a restaurant. A quite varied menu, -most dishes for two at around R$ 30.

Drink

Sleep

There is only one lodging, but a private room might be arranged.
  • Paraiso das Canarias. n the beach, at the north end of the settlement.. 55 98 3478 5011. ingle R$ 70, double R$ 110, triple R$ 140. These prices include transport to/from Porto dos Tatus. Bargain for any stay longer than one night..

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