Parnaíba is a city in Piauí. Most tourists pass by here for visiting the river delta, or on their way between Lençois Maranhenses and Jericoacoara. However, Parnaíba has its own charm, including nearby beaches, and could be worth a couple of days.
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Buses run from the bus station to the center via Avenida São Sebastião. Few buses after dark. Taxis don´t have meters, and are fairly expensive, but negotiable. Center to bus station should be about R$ 15. Mototaxis will take you anywhere in town for R$ 3-4, even with a large backpack.
The northern part of the center, near the bridge and Praça Nossa Senhora das Graças, is quite pleasant with well preserved colonial buildings. Salt Rock Beach (Praia Pedra do Sal).
Take an evening stroll along Avenida São Sebastião, from the Balão (roundabout, also known by its restaurant, O Mirante.) towards the center. Dozens of snack bars. There is a cinema around the corner from Hotel Delta, showing the most mainstream from Hollywood.
Flor de Liz, Avenida São Sebastião. Grilled meats and pizzas. Dishes for 2 at around R$ 25. Sabor e Arte (Right by the bridge). Pleasant environment, most of the art is for sale. Many dishes around R$ 25. Biola, Praça Santo Antônio, Center. Wide selection of burgers and sandwiches. Restaurante Popular de Parnaíba. Must be the cheapest place to eat in all of Brazil. R$1 for a full plate of food..
The liveliest area is Beira Rio, 1 km north of the center, with several restaurants-come-bars. Pride Solutions. Gay Trilhu´s. Bar on the outside, club further in. One forró stage and one electronica room. Small draught beer R$ 2.
Guide content from Wikivoyage contributors (CC BY-SA) — abridged; the full article has much more.
In Oct, Parnaiba typically sees ~34°C daytime highs and 0 rainy days.
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