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Lençóis Maranhenses

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What to see in the Lençóis Maranhenses

A desert of white dunes with freshwater lagoons between them, which fill up with the rains.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
Photo: Rocsilva · CC BY-SA 4.0

Lençóis Maranhenses highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Lagoa Azul

    For swimming.

  2. Lagoa Bonita

    Dunes and lagoons.

  3. Barreirinhas

    The base village.

  4. Atins

    A remote village.

  5. Preguiças River

    By speedboat.

Day trips from the Lençóis Maranhenses

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to the Lençóis Maranhenses

Any time of year is good to travel to the Lençóis Maranhenses: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the boteco (neighbourhood bar). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Brazil guide.

Frequently asked questions about the Lençóis Maranhenses

What to see in the Lençóis Maranhenses?

Lagoa Azul, Lagoa Bonita, Barreirinhas, Atins and Preguiças River.

What to see in the Lençóis Maranhenses in one day?

Don’t miss Lagoa Azul, Lagoa Bonita, Barreirinhas, Atins and Preguiças River. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to the Lençóis Maranhenses?

Any time of year is good to travel to the Lençóis Maranhenses: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from the Lençóis Maranhenses?

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.