Lençóis Maranhenses
Caburé
-2.578, -42.695
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About Caburé
Sand spit between river and sea. Crossing point to Atins.
Caburé is a narrow sandbar between the Rio Preguiças and the Atlantic — on the river side, calm shallow water for kitesurfing; on the ocean side, open waves. The shrimp restaurants here are a ritual stop on any Rota das Emoções journey, and the dual water (river freshwater × ocean saltwater) on a single sandbar is geographically unique.
Quick facts
ATM
Not available
Cell signal
None
WiFi
Unavailable
Road type
Boat access
Airport
São Luís (SLZ)
Distance
~5h (boat + car); or Parnaíba (PHB), ~3h (4x4 + car)
Seasonal highlights
Jul-Jan
Kite on the river side (flat water) and shrimp lunch at the riverside restaurants
When to go
Best: Apr–Aug
28°C
Ideal / ExcellentGood / PossibleAvoid
Places to discover
2 places
120 minSeafoodBeachesDining
Praia de Cabure
Sand strip between river and sea. Lunch with fresh fish.
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Cabana do Peixe
Classic Cabure restaurant. Feet in the water, fresh seafood.
Local Services
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Caburé Crossing Boatman
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Macaquinho Turismo
Caburé Crossing Boatman
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How to get here
Nearest airport
Atins ➝ Caburé
3 km · ~20min total
Tutóia ➝ Caburé (Emotions Route)50 km
🚙 4x4 Tutóia ➝ Caburé · 1h20-1h30
Nearby villages
Lençóis MaranhensesRegional HubBarreirinhas
Main gateway to Lençóis. Tourism operations hub.
12 places
Lençóis MaranhensesAtins
Bohemian village at the mouth of the Preguiças River. Kitesurfing, gastronomy, and rustic charm.
14 places
Lençóis MaranhensesSanto Amaro do Maranhão
Inside the dune field. Access to Emendadas and Betânia lagoons. Rising star 2024-2026.
9 places
Tide forecast
Tide advice
Boat crossing between Caburé and Atins depends on tides. Check schedules before boarding.
Safety note
Crossing between islands can be dangerous at falling tide — strong currents.
Moon
Waxing GibbousWaxing Gibbous
88% illuminated
Moonrise
10:34
Moonset
22:28
Night Photography
Dark sky22:28 – 23:58
Bright moonlight19:00 – 22:28
Wind
Checking the breeze...
Practical intel
Caburé fills with day-tripper boats from Barreirinhas at lunchtime — arrive early or late to avoid the peak. There are no upscale accommodations; it is a transit stop, not a destination for an extended overnight. 4x4 access from Paulino Neves (~30 km along the beach) is the alternative to the boat if coming from the Piauí side.
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