Maranhão, in northeastern Brazil, is a steamy state of dunes, mangroves, and São Luís’s colonial tiles as its capital, a UNESCO gem. Known for reggae beats, palm oil, and the Lençóis Maranhenses’ surreal lagoons, its economy blends farming, fishing, and growing tourism. Its Afro-Brazilian roots pulse in Bumba Meu Boi festivals. Maranhão’s wild coast hums with life.