Praia Grande is one of the three areas making up the historical centre of São Luís, which offers attractions at every turn. You can purchase crafts and local specialities (such as tiquira, manioc liqueur, or dried prawns) at the Mercado das Tulhas, stroll at random around the little roads, admire the superb façades of the Rua Portugal (particularly at n^os 185 and 273) covered with azulejos, climb the steps of Beco de Catarina Mina… the options are endless.