The dunes of Lençóis Maranhenses, almost 50 meters high, stretching over 100 kilometers of coastline and 50 inland.
The Lençóis Maranhenses National Park is the perfect destination for those looking for a safe adventure and contemplation of nature!
Walking on the white sands of the largest dune field in Brazil, cooling off in crystal-clear lakes and watching the sunset are unique experiences that you will take with you for the rest of your life.
All this with the emotion of an off-road ride in 4×4 vehicles specially adapted to overcome the sandy and flooded terrain of the Lençóis Maranhenses restinga. Those who prefer long walks and interaction with traditional communities can also venture across the dune field and have the experience of staying overnight in the oases of the “Brazilian desert”.
The Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, located on the east coast of the state of Maranhão, is the main destination inducing tourism in the state. It is inserted in the Cerrado but has a strong influence from the Caatinga and the Amazon, with common species found in these 3 biomes. In its 155 hectares, it shelters diverse and fragile ecosystems, such as the restinga, the mangrove, and a dune field that occupies 2/3 of the total area of the unit, being the main attraction of the National Park due to the interdune lakes that form in the rainy season in the region.
The PNLM is located in 3 municipalities in Maranhão, which have a structure for receiving and transporting visitors, Barreirinhas, Santo Amaro and Primeira Cruz.
Lençóis Maranhenses National Park Tourism and Travel Guide
The high season in Lençóis Maranhenses starts at the end of June and continues until September, when they start to dry. But Lençóis Maranhenses National Park is open to visitors all year round. With good tourist infrastructure, Barreirinhas in Lençóis Maranhenses is the main base to explore the lagoons […]
Barreirinhas is the city considered the main gateway to the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park and is home to most tourist agencies. Although it is also possible to get there from neighboring Santo Amaro do Maranhão and Primeira Cruz, it is there that tourists are more concentrated. […]
The municipality of Santo Amaro gained fame because of the beautiful lakes that are “hidden” there, with just an hour's walk from the city center, visitors can already enjoy these natural beauties that attract so many tourists. Santo Amaro is the 'B side' of the park, with an inland atmosphere and […]
Caburé usually receives visitors, who take the opportunity to rest on this beach after visiting the famous Lençóis Maranhenses. Caburé has a good stretch of white, soft sand, the sea is calm and clean waters, suitable for swimming and water sports. The place has good infrastructure, with […]
If you want to know the sheets of Maranhão, the village of Atins is a great option. Atins is a fishing village in the municipality of Barreirinhas, in the state of Maranhão, in northeastern Brazil. it is located at the mouth of the Preguiças river where it meets the atlantic ocean. The village […]
The Lençóis Maranhenses National Park are located in the state of Maranhão, 250 km away from the capital São Luís. The main access cities to the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park are Barreirinhas, Santo Amaro do Maranhão and Primeira Cruz. The only airport in the region is Barreirinhas Airport, which receives […]
The São Francisco Cultural Center is located in the Historic Center of João Pessoa in Paraíba. The São Francisco Cultural Center is made up of
The city of Olinda-PE is recognized for its history, natural beauty, cultural heritage, whether through the colonial architecture of its churches and
The architectural ensemble formed by the Church of Nossa Senhora da Graça and the former Seminary is located at the highest point of the Sítio
The Monastery of São Bento is located on top of a hill, in the Historic Site of Olinda, surrounded by an exuberant landscape.
The Catedral da Sé de Olinda, also known as the Church of São Salvador do Mundo, is located in the Historic Site of Olinda, occupying
In Chapada Diamantina there are 359 species of birds, according to data published in 1999. Among them are endemic species from different biomes
Although they had been present in Brazil since the first Portuguese expeditions, the Franciscans only settled here permanently.
Chapada Diamantina, a region in the heart of Bahia that has a national park that conserves 152 thousand hectares with hundreds of waterfalls,
Solar do Unhão is a historic site from the XNUMXth century, on the shores of Baía de Todos os Santos in Salvador, integrated by the
Bairro Gamboa is characterized by the coastal community, inhabited by fishermen for centuries, located at the southwest entrance of Baía de Todos
Avenida Contorno in Salvador was inaugurated in 1962, was designed by the architect Diógenes Rebouças and connected Campo Grande to Cidade Baixa. Gamboa
1640 Map of Olinda in Pernambuco This map contains two views of the Portuguese sugar colonies in Brazil during the Dutch invasion of
Jade stone is a mineral used since prehistoric times, due to its hardness, it was appreciated for making weapons and instruments. At
Agate has always been highly valued, since antiquity, by Egyptians and Sumerians. Several beliefs believe that it has the power to energize
Considered the most striking representative of quartz, amethyst has always been coveted. Queen Catherine the Great had real adoration for
Maritime chart of the east coast of Brazil Ilha Grande and Sapetiba Bay 1884 Beautiful large-scale maritime chart of the region west of Rio de Janeiro
1823 Map of Brazil A detailed map of Brazil depicting cities, regions, mountains, and the extensive river system. Lucas' General Atlas
1832 map of Brazil Towns and cities, rivers, natives and much more. British, Dutch and French Guiana appears to the north of Brazil. parts of
Historical maps show the evolution and territorial expansion of Brazil and the western hemisphere from discovery to independence from the
The ancient Arabs and Greeks believed that tiger's eye gave clarity of thought, activated personal power, and integrated spirit with energy.
Engraving of the Fort of Nassau in Pernambuco, 1671 The work of Montanus was perhaps the greatest illustrated book about the New World produced in the XNUMXth century.
Map of South America and Brazil, 1624 This copper engraving is part of a remarkable series of publications, illustrating voyages of discovery and
1680 Map of the Captaincy of Pernambuco and Ceará This rare map of the Captaincy of Ceará and Pernambuco extends from the Formosa River to the Estremo River and
Engraving of Vila de Olinda in 1671 These splendid views illustrate the Dutch attack on the Portuguese city of Olinda in 1630.
1764 Map of Recife This beautiful map shows the area around Recife (Pernambuco), extending northwards to include Olinda. They exist
Map of Recife from 1679 Rare aerial view of the city of Recife and its surroundings, highlighting the Dutch fortifications. although initially
Engraving of the village of Olinda in 1633 This is a rare and fascinating aerial view of Olinda and the coast of Pernambuco based on the work of Hessel Gerritsz,
1700 Map of Baia de Todos os Santos and Pernambuco This beautiful decorative map of Brazil is oriented with north to the right. two inserts
1587 Map of the Western Hemisphere This is one of the most famous maps of America and one that had enormous influence on future cartography of the New
1628 Map of the Western Hemisphere Jodocus Hondius's map of the Americas is one of the most elaborate examples of fine Dutch cartography. To the