Alto Parnaíba

Alto Parnaíba is a municipality in southern Maranhão with diverse natural landscapes including forests and open terrain. The area sits at higher elevation and is crossed by waterways that shape the land's character.

The settlement was established in 1866 as a center of local administration in this part of Maranhão. Over time it grew into the governing center for the surrounding communities and rural areas.

The town hosts local artistic traditions and crafts that residents practice and share during public gatherings. People here maintain connections to traditional ways of making things by hand and displaying them in community spaces.

The town offers basic accommodations and services for visitors and travelers passing through. Road conditions are generally better during the drier months, making travel easier around the area.

Sections of a major national protected area overlap with this municipality, allowing visitors to explore pristine river ecosystems and old-growth forests. The park region preserves natural habitats and offers insights into the area's ecological importance.

Location: Maranhão

Inception: 1866

Elevation above the sea: 390 m

Shares border with: Tasso Fragoso, Balsas, Barreiras do Piauí, Gilbués, Lizarda, Mateiros, Santa Filomena, São Félix do Tocantins

Website: http://altoparnaiba.ma.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -9.11083,-45.93000

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:44