The National Park of Lençóis Maranhenses (Route of Emotions) is a Brazilian conservation unit of integral protection to nature located in the northeast region of the state of Maranhão.
Considered one of the most beautiful destinations in the country, the Lençois Maranhenses combine kilometers and kilometers of dunes â dotted with freshwater lagoons, ora blue, ora greens. The entrance door to paradise, protected by the status of the National Park, is the municipality of Barreirinhas. From there, it is given the departure to the exploitation of the scenario, which is even more exuberant between the months of June and September, when the ponds are completely filled.
Already to circulate by region, with trails of sand and rivers, only in four wheel drive vehicles or boat. These are the only ways to reach the blue lagoons, an immense swimming pool that does justice to the name; and beautiful, that requires the escalation of a dune 40 meters in height. All sacrifices, however, are rewarded for bathing.
Refreshing drinks, by unique landscapes and by sunset in means the mountains of sand.
Are also the jeeps and boats that lead to neighboring villages, with less explored attractions. In Santo Amaro do Maranhão is the largest lagoon in the region, the seagull's. Already Atins is the easier access to the beach of Lençóis, with 70 kilometers of extension and completely deserted.
What to see and do in Lençóis Maranhenses
The landscape formed by freshwater lagoons by cutting the expanse of white sands is a trademark of Lençois Maranhenses. Independent of the tour - boat, jeep or multirole - the goal is to contemplate, from several angles, the work of art sculpted by nature and that each station has its forms changed.
The paradisiacal scenery of the park spread across an area of 155 thousand hectares, sheltering dunes that reach 40 meters of height, lagoons of transparent waters with nuances that ranges in color from blue turquoise to dark green, deserted beach and migratory birds.
The main access door for the booking is Barreirinhas, they depart from the jeep tours and hiking that lead to attractions, such as the beautiful and blue lagoons.Within the park, the roads and trails are of sand and without signalling, being mandatory traffic on 4x4 vehicles and the hiring of accredited guides (including for the courses walk).
It is recommended that you take water and light food for the walks, since there is no support infrastructure in the area protected by the park.
Go JEEP UNTIL THE PONDS BONITA AND BLUE
Despite being relatively in the same direction, each lagoon requires a unique day of sightseeing and great disposition to walk in the midst of dunes. To reach the Bonita Pond, it is necessary to climb a mountain of sand of 40 meters - there is a rope of aid along the way for anyone to be discouraged. Already the Blue Lagoon, which does justice to the name and is one of the busiest in the region, has access less complicated. By ali, worth the wait the fall of the afternoon to watch the sunset cabin luggage.
Despite being relatively in the same direction, each lagoon requires a unique day of sightseeing and great disposition to walk in the midst of dunes. To reach the Bonita Pond, it is necessary to climb a mountain of sand of 40 meters - there is a rope of aid along the way for anyone to be discouraged. Already the Blue Lagoon, which does justice to the name and is one of the busiest in the region, has access less complicated. By ali, worth the wait the fall of the afternoon to watch the sunset cabin luggage.Between the months of April and June appear several other lagoons in surroundings of beautiful and blue, incrementing the visual.
Fly from multirole
The best way to view the whole multitude of the Sheets is through a panoramic flight. The rides last half hour and fly over the park by the litoral, returning on the Preguiças River.