Ecosystem

Lençóis Maranhenses

Dunes and crystal-clear lagoons

5 villages41 places

Regional Hub

Barreirinhas

Main gateway to Lençóis. Tourism operations hub.

Pure Natureboatdunes

ATM ✓ModeratePaved

Apr-SepLagoons usually hold more water and run clear — best season for jeep tours inside the parkJan-MarRainy season — smaller lagoons, fewer tourists, lower prices

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Atins

Bohemian village at the mouth of the Rio Preguiças. Kitesurfing, gastronomy, and rustic charm.

Remote & WildGastronomysurfsilence

ATM ✗WeakBoat access

Oct-DecPeak kite wind (18–28 knots) — agencies still run trips to the lagoons, just less fullJun-SepFreshwater Lençóis lagoons usually hold the most water — best for kiting and swimming

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Santo Amaro do Maranhão

Inside the dune field. Lagoons within walking distance.

Pure NatureGastronomydunessilence

ATM ✗WeakMixed

Jul-OctLagoons reachable on foot that usually hold more water — best effort-to-reward ratio in the parkYear-roundLuau das Estrelas — stargazing excursion on the dunes at dusk

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Paulino Neves

Connection point between Lençóis and Delta. Pequenos Lençóis and Rio Novo (New River).

Pure Natureduneshiking

ATM ✗WeakMixed

Jun-SepLagoons with more water and far fewer people than the region's busiest spots

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Caburé

Sand spit between river and sea. Crossing point to Atins.

Remote & Wildboatdunes

ATM ✗NoneBoat access

Jul-JanKite on the river side (flat water) and shrimp lunch at the riverside restaurants

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