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One
of the most beautiful places along
the Brazilian coastline is in the State of
Maranhão. It is a sea of sand dunes,
called the Lençóis Maranhenses.
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Lençóis
Maranhenses
One of the most beautiful places along the Brazilian coastline
is in the State of Maranhão. It is a sea of
sand dunes that occupies 70 km of coastline and advances 50
km inland, called the Lençóis Maranhenses.
This formation provides impressive views comprised of countless
lakes with blue and green water that during
the rainy season contrast with the white sand of the dunes,
which can reach 40m in height. Crabs and sea
turtles can be seen along the beaches. The ponds are visited
by migratory birds, such as the ruddy
turnstone, the blue-winged duck and the tern that stop there
to rest and feed. The best time of year to visit
the region is during the rainy season – from December
to July – when the ponds are fuller and not as hot.
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Main
Attractions
Lençóis Maranhenses
The best to get to know the white sands and enormous dunes is
during the rainy season – between December
and June – when the blue warm water ponds, excellent for
swimming, are full. The adventure can be extended
for those who wish to know the villages deep within the Lençóis
Maranhenses area, such as Queimada dos
Britos and Baixa Grande.
Ponds
The Lençóis area has large ponds, such as the
Blue Pond and the Bonita Pond. These are very sought after
for bathing because of their crystal blue water. To see the
Bonita Pond, you must cross the Preguiças River
by ferryboat, and then continue by jeep over a sand trail. Upon
reaching there, it is necessary to climb a 40m
high dune, with the help of a support rope, of course. Many
people prefer to take this journey at the end of
the afternoon to watch the beautiful sunset the location provides.
Boat Ride
To get to Lençóis, you must descend to the mouth
of the Preguiças River along the coast, starting from
Barreirinhas. The journey is made along the river’s green
waters, flanked by dense original vegetation, where
the buriti palm trees predominate. Dunes and ponds similar to
those in the park arise along some sections,
but they are smaller in size. The riverbanks have tiny villages
formed by simple houses – some with
handmade roofs made of palm leaves – inhabited by families
of fishermen.
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We
also recommend
Panoramic Flight
Flying over the region provides one of the most beautiful angles
to see the scenery. From high
above, it is possible to see the immensity of the white dunes
intersected by the colorful ponds. The
flight follows the Preguiças River.
Preguiças River – This is the river that crosses
the Lençóis Maranhenses. The name comes from
its calm
waters. It flows into Atins, a large fishing colony –
where it is possible to find fish and shrimp for sale.
It is surrounded by native vegetation, especially palm trees.
Village of Caburé
Ideal location for camping, since it is bathed by the Preguiças
River and the sea. It also has simple
inns and restaurants.
Vassouras Beach
A beach with 5 km of dunes, between the sea and the Preguiças
River.
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