Historic centre
A compact colonial grid on a peninsula between two estuaries, with streets lined by tiled facades, forming the densest and most regular pattern on the map.
Minimalist map poster · Brazil
2.5297° S / 44.3028° W
An island capital between two river estuaries, with a tiled colonial centre facing wide tidal bays

One city, five moods
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The map
São Luís lies on an island off the northern coast of Brazil, and its map is shaped by water on every side. The Anil and Bacanga rivers meet the sea near the old centre, forming broad estuaries with mangroves along their banks. The tides here are among the largest in Brazil, and the shoreline shifts visibly between high and low water.
The historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a grid of streets lined with colonial buildings, many faced with Portuguese tiles. São Luís was founded by the French in 1612, the only Brazilian state capital with French origins. The city is also known as a capital of reggae in Brazil, a tradition that is part of local culture.
A São Luís map poster shows an island city framed by rivers, bays and ocean beaches. The old grid sits on a peninsula between the estuaries, while newer districts spread toward the Atlantic coast. It is a map where water and city are closely interwoven.
A compact colonial grid on a peninsula between two estuaries, with streets lined by tiled facades, forming the densest and most regular pattern on the map.
Two rivers meeting the sea on either side of the old town, with bridges crossing them to newer districts and mangroves lining their banks.
A long ocean coastline on the island's northern side, where beaches and seafront avenues form a gently curving edge along the open sea.
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Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why São Luís
São Luís is chosen by those who know its tiled streets, its tides or its music. The island shape, rivers and old grid make a detailed, balanced map that reads well from across a room.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line with a neighbourhood or an important date. Pick one of five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. A free 900 px preview is available before you buy.
Order the São Luís poster| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
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It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
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Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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