Rosário

Rosário is a municipality in northern Maranhão, stretching across a large rural area in northeastern Brazil. The territory contains several small settlements interspersed with agricultural lands and natural landscapes.

The area became part of an environmental protection zone in 1992, establishing rules for safeguarding the natural environment. This designation shaped how the municipality has developed with conservation in mind.

The local communities weave together different traditions into their daily lives, visible in handicrafts, regional celebrations, and family practices. Visitors can witness these living customs when walking through the settlements and meeting residents going about their routines.

Visitors can access the municipality by road from other Maranhão towns, with basic accommodations and services available in the settlements. A slow pace of travel through the villages and countryside gives the best sense of the local rhythm.

The area is part of a large-scale protection zone spanning multiple regions, safeguarding different ecosystems across a vast territory. This makes it noteworthy for visitors interested in how the region approaches conservation on a broader scale.

Location: Maranhão

Elevation above the sea: 14 m

Shares border with: Axixá, Bacabeira, Presidente Juscelino, Santa Rita, São José de Ribamar, São Luís

GPS coordinates: -2.93389,-44.23500

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:42