Castelão, São Luís

Name: Castelão
Address: Complexo Esportivo Governador João Castelo, São Luís, 65045-140, Brazil

#5 among attractions in São Luís

Football, Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums

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The Estádio Governador João Castelo, also known as the Castelão, is a multi-purpose stadium inaugurated on March 9, 1975, in São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil, with a maximum capacity of 75,263 people in a three-tier configuration. The stadium is owned by the Maranhão state Government, and is the home ground of Sampaio Corrêa Futebol Clube, Moto Club and Maranhão. Its formal name honors João Castelo Ribeiro Gonçalves, Maranhão governor from 1979 to 1982. ()

Local name: Estádio Governador João Castelo Capacity: 40 thous.Coordinates: 2°32'56"S, 44°15'37"W

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Complexo Esportivo Governador João CasteloSão Luís 65045-140 Brazil

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Day trips

Castelão – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Reggae Maranhão Museum, Sítio Rangedor State Park, Catedral de São Luís, São Luís Island.

3.6 miW
Museum
Reggae Maranhão Museum, São Luís
91 min walk • The Reggae Maranhão Museum is the first reggae-themed museum outside of Jamaica and the second in the world, in the Historic Center of São Luís in Brazil.
3.6 miN
Park
Sítio Rangedor State Park, São Luís
91 min walk • The Sítio Rangedor State Park is a state park in the state of Maranhão, Brazil. It is located in the centre of São Luís, the state capital, and contains the state's Legislative Assembly and other public buildings.
3.8 miNW
Church, Baroque architecture
Catedral de São Luís, São Luís
97 min walk • Catedral de São Luís is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of São Luís do Maranhão. It is located in Plaza Pedro II in the center of São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil. It is an important monument in the city's historic center, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
4 miSE
Island
São Luís Island
102 min walk • São Luís Island also known as Upaon-açu Island or Maranhão Island is an island in state of Maranhão, Brazil with an area of 1,410 km², located between the Baía de São Marcos and the Baía de São José.
2.2 miNW
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Estádio Nhozinho Santos, São Luís
56 min walk • Estádio Nhozinho Santos is a multi-use stadium located in São Luís, Brazil. It is used mostly for football matches and hosts the home matches of Moto Club de São Luís. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 12,891 people and was built in 1950.
3.1 miS
National park
Bacanga State Park, São Luís
80 min walk • The Bacanga State Park is a state park in the state of Maranhão, Brazil. It protects the main water supply for the city of São Luís, the Batatã reservoir. The park's environment has been badly degraded through illegal occupation, logging, removal of sand, and garbage dumping. The water supply is threatened.