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Lençóis Maranhenses
Connection point between Lençóis and Delta. Pequenos Lençóis and Rio Novo.
The village, up close
The places worth stopping for.
4 places
Nature
Protected area with dunes and lagoons between Paulino Neves and Tutoia. Smaller, quieter version of the main Lençóis with dunes up to 30m.
Same beauty as the main Lençóis, but without the crowds. Crystal-clear lagoons form between May-Sep.
Insider tip: Access by 4x4 or ATV. Best time: Jun-Dec. Salinas Tur agency (98 985499113) offers tours for R$80.
Private Version · Time to allow: 240 min
Nature
Turquoise blue lagoon in Tingidor village. Pedal boats, zip line, restaurants, and bar.
6km from center. Surprisingly crystal blue color. Activities for the whole family.
Insider tip: Fee R$5/person. Open 6am-6pm. Access by 4x4. Best months Jun-Jul.
Blue Paradise · Time to allow: 180 min
Beaches
Huge beach with characteristic reddish sand. Extensive deserted stretch perfect for walks.
Reddish sand contrasts with blue waters. Feeling of having the beach to yourself.
Insider tip: Access recommended by 4x4 or ATV via local agencies. No facilities - bring water and sunscreen.
Deserted Beach · Time to allow: 120 min
Viewpoints
~60m tall dune with panoramic view of fields, dunes, beaches, and the most beautiful sunset in the region.
Best sunset in Paulino Neves! 360-degree view of dunes and sea.
Insider tip: Arrive 1h before sunset. Bring water and camera - the climb is tough but worth every drop of sweat.
Sunset · Time to allow: 90 min
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Read the full guide for Paulino NevesBefore you go
The transport guides break down every route.
38 km · ~40min total
The Lobotur agency operates reliable 4x4 transfers from here to Caburé and Atins — book ahead in high season. The Pequenos Lençóis Hotel (~R$250/night) is the best local accommodation option. Fill up on fuel here: between Paulino Neves and Atins there are no gas stations.
Paulino Neves is the logistical oasis where the paved road meets the sand tracks — the handover point between regular cars and 4x4 for those heading to Caburé or Atins. But beyond being a transfer link, the town holds the near-deserted lagoons of the Pequenos Lençóis Maranhenses and the otherworldly visual of the Delta Maranhão wind farm across the dunes.
Check the month-by-month calendar, then read the when-to-go guide for the detail.
When to Visit Lençóis MaranhensesRegional calendar for the Lençóis Maranhenses. Paulino Neves doesn't have its own seasonal calendar yet.
Updated at 23:04 · Brasília time
Today: low tide of 0.0 m at 23:23 and high tide of 3.1 m at 17:12 · Full Moon, 100% illumination.
See tide and wind for the whole corridor
September 27
The day's range
3.1m
Difference between high and low
Next low
23:230.0 m
Height above chart datum
Tide advice · PAULINO NEVES
Starting point for Lençóis. Ferry crossing may depend on tide.
Spring Tide — Expect more extreme tides. Great for filling lagoons, be cautious at beaches.
Heights in meters above chart datum. “Mean level” is the average of this day’s extreme heights; it does not indicate depth.
We calculate tides using FES2022 harmonics and calibration data from FEMAR reference stations. Heights use the model’s reference-station baseline, not measurements at each village. For rivers and inland locations, the curve is a coastal tide reference; it does not predict local water levels.
Wind through the day
Motion starts on its own when the visualization is in view.
SpeedThe flow speeds up with the wind speed at the selected hour. At zero wind it stops.
DirectionThe dot on the compass marks where the wind comes from. The lines travel the opposite way.
GustsThe ring shows the difference between wind speed and gust speed. Without valid gust data it disappears.
An illustration only — it does not simulate how often gusts arrive. The summary and the reading use the whole period shown in the chart.
Full Moon
100%illuminated
Schematic phase · illustrative texture
Night sky
Night of Sep 27, 2026 to Sep 28, 2026
Moon above the horizon, from 18:53 on Sep 27, 2026 to 04:28 on Sep 28, 2026, Brasília time. →
Astronomical night is when the center of the sun is at least 18° below the horizon.
Calculated times are approximate. Cloud cover is not included.
Night timeline for Sep 27, 2026 to Sep 28, 2026, Brasília time. Moon above the horizon, from 18:53 on Sep 27, 2026 to 04:28 on Sep 28, 2026, Brasília time.
Local astronomy · Brasília time
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