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Lençóis Maranhenses
Connection point between Lençóis and Delta. Pequenos Lençóis and Rio Novo (New River).
The village, up close
The places worth stopping for.
4 places
Nature
Protected area with dunes and lagoons between Paulino Neves and Tutóia. Smaller, quieter version of the main Lençóis with dunes up to 30m.
Same beauty as the main Lençóis, but without the crowds. The crystal-clear lagoons usually hold more water between May and September.
Insider tip: Access by 4x4 or ATV. Best time: Jun-Sep. Salinas Tur agency (98 985499113) runs the tour.
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.
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.
Today: low tide of 0.8 m at 12:15 and high tide of 2.5 m at 06:30; another low at 00:15, before sunrise · Waxing Crescent, 6% illumination.
See tide and wind for the whole corridor
Tap a day · peak wind, gusts, low tide and moon
Wind forecasts get less reliable further ahead: check again closer to the day.
The day's range
2.2 m
Difference between high and low
Next high
06:302.5 m
Calibrated at Luís Correia, 98 km away. No comparable Navy tide table nearby. The Navy tide table for Tutóia uses a different zero: heights about 19 cm higher.
Tide tip · PAULINO NEVES
Paulino Neves is a starting point for the Lençóis. The 4x4 along the beach to Caburé only leaves when low tide opens the strip of sand.
Tide-dependent: Beach 4×4 Paulino Neves ➝ Caburé →
Heights in meters above the model's reference level. “Mean level” is the average of this day's extreme heights; it does not indicate depth.
We calculate the tide with the FES2022 model, calibrated for each place to a reference station from the FEMAR catalog. Where we can, we compare the curve with the Brazilian Navy's tide tables. On rivers and inland, the curve shows the coastal tide, not the water level there.
Strong, moderate or weak: the word compares the day's range with this place's usual range, not with other places.
Wind through the day
Windiest around midday: up to 32 km/h, gusts up to 61 km/h.
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 move downwind.
GustsThe ring shows the difference between wind speed and gust speed. Without valid gust data it disappears.
An illustration only: it doesn't simulate how often gusts arrive.
The moon rises at 07:57 and sets at 20:33 · no moon in the sky from 20:33 to 04:14
Waxing Crescent
6%illuminated
Schematic phase · illustrative texture
Night sky
Night of Nov 12–13
Moon in the sky, from 18:53 on Nov 12 to 20:33 on Nov 12. →
No moon in the sky, from 20:33 on Nov 12 to 04:14 on Nov 13. →
Astronomical night is when the center of the sun is at least 18° below the horizon.
Times are approximate and don't account for clouds.
Night timeline for Nov 12 to Nov 13, Brasília time. Moon in the sky, from 18:53 on Nov 12 to 20:33 on Nov 12. No moon in the sky, from 20:33 on Nov 12 to 04:14 on Nov 13.
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