Lencois Maranhenses National Park Trips & Tours

Lencois Maranhenses National Park

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Lencois Maranhenses National Park

Wind-swept dunes watch over shimmering, freshwater lagoons in this fantasmagorical setting.

Otherworldly, unspoiled and dazzling don’t even begin to describe the phenomenon that is Lencois Maranhenses National Park. Covering around 155,000 hectares, the park is a vision of blindingly-white dunes (some reaching heights of 40 metres!) carved by coastal winds over thousands of years. What’s more, annual rains create thousands of turquoise, emerald and sapphire lagoons that vary from personal plunge pools to vast bodies of water teeming with fish that seem to appear out of thin air. Explore this breath-taking landscape on foot, watching iridescent scarlet ibises gather at the water’s edge, stopping for a dip or simply soaking up the endless vistas. For the most adventurous of visitors, there is also sandboarding and ATV rides, or take flight in a teeny-tiny plane for the ultimate view from the top.

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Things to do

What to do in Lencois Maranhenses National Park

A surreal realm of blazing-white dunes and shimmering lagoons (in the right season, of course), Lencois Maranhenses overflows with adventure. Traverse the dunes on foot to discover hidden pools in every shade of blue, or hop on an ATV or sandboard for a real adrenaline rush. As you go, keep an eye out for the incredible birdlife that thrive at the lagoons. You could also opt for a boat ride along the river, stopping at the peaceful town of Atins to enjoy a taste of the local cuisine and an array of watersports.

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Boating safari

Why you'll love it

The landscape is incredibly photogenic, especially around sunrise or sunset when the scenery is at its most dramatic.

Off the beaten track

On a guided, multi-day trek, you can really discover the furthest corners of the park, away from the most popular lagoons and amidst dunes where few ever tread.

Something to think about

Timing is everything in Lencois Maranhenses National Park as you’ll want to avoid the rains but reap their rewards. May to September is the ideal time to go.

When to go

Best time to visit Lencois Maranhenses National Park

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january

Wet Season — a quieter time to visit

Reviews

Based on 3 Feefo Reviews for Brazil

L Anderson

August 2026

113 nights in Guatemala, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, Panama and Mexico

Super professional and knowledgeable, and they were always very responsive to all my questions about the trip!

Kristin Certain

Third time using Timbuktu and working with rep Kristin J

March 2026

9 nights in Brazil

Third time I’ve used Timbuktu and rep Kristin J for booking a trip. I’ve completed trips to Tanzania and Namibia organized with Timbuktu. Each trip went incredibly smoothly. This time I’m heading to Brazil. Kristin J worked with me to develop a trip for the Pantanal to (hopefully!) see jaguars. Over several weeks she patiently helped me through several iterations to book a land and water based trip that is within my budget and will happen during the best season to maximize the potential of jaguars sightings.

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