[2025 Barreirinhas Attraction] Travel Guide for Lencois Maranhenses National Park (Updated Jun)

📍Location Lençóis Maranhenses National Park (Portuguese: Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses, also Lençóis Maranhenses National Park) is a vast sand dune in the state of Maranhão in the northeastern part of the Federative Republic of Brazil, and a Brazilian national park mainly composed of these sand dunes. In 2024, it was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities Lençóis is a place where you can enjoy a grand scale. The scenery that appears just after the rainy season has a unique and unexplored feeling. There are overwhelmingly many Brazilian tourists, and not many people from other countries are seen. (Maybe it's just a coincidence) 💞Reasons for recommendation When you think of South America, you tend to think of Machu Picchu! Uyuni! But the point is that you can enjoy a different sense of scale with the unevenness of the sand dunes. 🗓️Itinerary management You have to fly from São Paulo to São Luís, and then take a bus from there, so it takes quite a while to get there. It's a good idea to plan your schedule with plenty of time.

Lençóis Maranhenses, a hidden white desert in northeastern Brazil Lençóis means "sheets" in Portuguese, and it means the white sheet-like desert of the Maranhão region. It is so vast that it can be seen on satellite photos, and in the rainy season, countless oases suddenly appear in the desert. Strangely enough, small fish are swimming in the oases for some reason! The fish that had been sleeping under the sand during the dry season are swimming energetically like fish in water. The mystery has not yet been properly solved, it's a mystery of the earth. The view from the sky on a sightseeing Cessna is famous, but I was unable to see it this time due to a time limit... I cried. By the way, this is a place where strong sea breezes blow, and the sand is made of finely crushed quartz particles, so precision machinery such as digital cameras and smartphones will be destroyed if no measures are taken. If you have the opportunity to go, be sure to take thorough dust prevention measures such as masking tape! Photo on Sep 2009 Lençóis Maranhenses National Park (Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses) is located in Maranhão state in northeastern Brazil. During the rainy season, the valleys among the dunes would fill with freshwater lagoons like Oasis, prevented from draining due to the impermeable rock beneath. To be surprised, a lot of fishes would appear in the lagoons during thee rainy season, the mystery of the fish appearance has not be solved yet. The pristine white sands dune come from finely crushed quartz, so this is absolutely a quite dangerous site for photographers or people because their own digital cameras and smartphones might be easy to be broken by sands with heavier wind. #tripOverseas travel #Brazil #scenic view #unexplored region

#fallishere Lençóis is a natural wonder that defies description, an awe-inspiring spectacle that leaves an indelible mark on anyone fortunate enough to witness its beauty. This destination, unlike anything seen before, captivates with its breathtaking landscapes, unique formations, and the sheer grandeur of nature. The striking contrast of the white dunes against the vivid blue sky creates a visual masterpiece that is both surreal and mesmerizing. The vast expanse of Lençóis, marked by undulating dunes and freshwater lagoons, forms a landscape that seems almost otherworldly. Exploring Lençóis is not just a journey through nature; it's an immersive experience that evokes a profound sense of wonder and appreciation for the planet's natural wonders. The ever-shifting sands, the sparkling lagoons, and the overall tranquility of the environment contribute to an atmosphere of serenity and magic. In conclusion, Lençóis stands as a testament to the raw beauty of the natural world, a place where the extraordinary becomes ordinary, and each moment is a celebration of the Earth's wonders. Visiting Lençóis is not just witnessing a natural phenomenon; it's stepping into a dreamscape that transcends the boundaries of the ordinary and leaves an everlasting impression on the soul.

Lençois Maranhenses National Park is a vast area of undulating, swept sand dunes between which rainwater lakes form at certain times of the year. The result is midnight blue lakes offset by brilliant white dunes, and the option to explore them on foot, on four legs or on wheels. If you can carve out the time to travel to the north-east and spend a few days exploring here, do. You won’t regret it. Abutting the Atlantic in a wild and remote part of the coast in Maranhão state in the north of Brazil is Lençois Maranhenses National Park. The name means “bedsheets” in Portuguese because of the spectacular landscape that is created by miles of rolling, smooth clean sand dunes. It is far lesser known – and visited – than Brazil’s other big natural wonder, Iguaçú falls, yet it is in many ways more dramatic and extraordinary The best way to reach the park is to get to São Luís, a former colonial city about four hours from Lençois Maranhenses. Flights from all over the county land regularly and once in the city, almost every pousada, hotel or hostel will be able to arrange a transfer for you. Buses do the rounds picking up tourists from their accommodation around 7am each morning. The park itself encompasses 70km of the coast, stretching 50km inland. There are three main points of entry. Barreirinhas is the most sophisticated, having sprung up to cater to the visitors that flock to Lençois. The town has a decent selection of all standards of accommodation, and from here it is easy to organise almost every kind of tour into the park, plus it is on the Rio Preguicas, a river named after sloths, which is good for paddle-boarding, kayaking and exploring the mangrove swamps. #placetosee #stunningbeach #beachparty #beachlovers #topbeach #placetovisit #bestbeach #travel #perfectbeach #localescapes #helloautumn #beachvacation #hotelstaycation