Is São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão safe? Brazil travel risk
Is São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão scores 56/100 on our travel risk index (Elevated). The US State Department rates Brazil Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 31 Aug 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country (updated 29 Sep 2026); Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão scores 56/100 (Elevated). The score combines security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards and current alerts measured for this location and Brazil (how it is calculated). The sections below are specific to São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão: nearest emergency and transport facilities, local climate normals, frequently asked questions.
Driven by: security (68/100) and crime and scams (73/100).
A score of 56 is higher than the scores of 80% of the 241 countries we cover.
Consult the Brazil travel risk page for nationwide security advisories, entry protocols, and consular warnings.
Location & Spatial Data
In the Maranhão territory, São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão is established at 4.3800° S, 44.6700° W. It lies 1,316.8 km SSW relative to Brasília. Time zone observed: America/Fortaleza.
Maranhão
4.3800° S, 44.6700° W
38 m
America/Fortaleza
17,818
Transit Links & Medical Facilities
Proximate Regional Communities (Brazil)
Climate by Month
Hottest: October (36 °C avg high); Wettest: March (307 mm).
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 31° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 33° | 34° | 36° | 36° | 35° | 33° |
| Low °C | 24° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain mm | 210 | 262 | 307 | 274 | 138 | 37 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 46 | 126 |
Normals: Bacabal (21.1 km away).
Natural Hazard Calendar & History
No GDACS or USGS events recorded within 100 km in the past five years.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Brazil travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Brazil entry requirements.
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Questions travellers ask about São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão
Is São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão safe to visit?
São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão currently scores 56/100 on our composite travel risk index (elevated risk; lower is safer). It already includes the current US State Department advisory for Brazil (Level 2 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão · Methodology
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