LENÇÓIS MARANHENSES

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The fine white sand marks the paradisiacal path taken by travelers through the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. 

The freshwater lagoons between the dunes, form a unique scenario in the whole world, and it is impossible not to get emotional when reaching the top of the landscape, and seeing the immensity of Lençóis Maranhenses. Located in the northwest of Maranhão and 250 km away from the capital São Luís, Lençóis Maranhenses attract tourists in search of the unique phenomenon of interdune lagoons by the sea. And the best thing about Lençóis Maranhenses is that, with each new piece of water between the dunes, the feeling of being in paradise is repeated. 

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It is necessary to be aware of the rainy season to visit Lençóis Maranhenses. It is during this period that the lagoons fill with water and the landscape takes on the famous contours with thousands of pools in the midst of the dunes.

The rains usually happen from January to June. As soon as the rains subside, the lakes are still full and the days are sunny, which makes the months of June, July and August the best time to visit Lençóis Maranhenses.

The best – and most practical – way to get to Lençóis Maranhenses is going through São Luís. For this, you must go from São Luis to Barreirinhas, which is the most accessible city in Lençóis. The best way to travel São Luis x Barreirinhas is to hire a shared transfer in a van or minibus. It is possible to do this directly at the airport or by bus/van companies that make the journey, which takes an average of 4 hours.

The Lençóis Maranhenses National Park occupies an area of ​​155 thousand hectares and is considered the largest dune park in Brazil. The protected area is huge, but the Lençóis Maranhenses region is even bigger than the National Park. Among the most popular tours there are the Lagoa Azul Circuit, the Lagoa Bonita Circuit, the visit to Lagoa das Emendadas and Canto de Atins. Certainly must-see tours for anyone going to Lençóis Maranhenses.

Although the lagoons are the main attractions, tourism there goes much further. Those who visit Lençóis Maranhenses can invest in days at Caburé and Atins beach, in walks along the Rio Preguiças and Rio Formiga and even in kitesurfing, which is growing a lot in the region. All involving routes in 4x4 vehicles, beautiful landscapes, transparent waters and always fine and very white sand. And as if that were not enough, it is still possible to appreciate the immensity of Lençóis Maranhenses in an overflight. Unforgettable experience!

Those who wish to go even deeper into the experience can invest in the crossing on foot through the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. This route, which takes three to five days, is a dream come true for many adventurers and certainly the best and most intense way to experience the place.

Barreirinhas is the main base, which has more infrastructure, a greater variety of restaurants and where most of the hotels and inns in Lençóis Maranhenses are located. It is also from there that most of the tours in Lençóis Maranhenses depart, including the flyover of Lençóis Maranhenses, the itineraries of Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Bonita, the speedboat or quadricycle ride to Caburé (with Vassouras and Mandacaru), the floating in Rio Formiga and also tours to Atins and Santo Amaro. It is the best choice for those who have a few days of travel.

No landscape in the world compares to Lençóis Maranhenses. That alone is reason enough to visit the region. However, regardless of being a unique setting, Lençóis Maranhenses conquer all tourists for their intense immersion in pure beauty. And to be sure of that, just watch a sunset on top of the dunes or inside one of the lagoons. It will not be difficult to fall in love with fate. It happens to everyone.