When to go to Lencois Maranhenses?
The best time to visit the park is roughly from May to September, when it’s sunny, yet the lagoons are still full. Always assume it will be hot in Lençóis Maranhenses. Temperatures often reach the high 90s, even during the Brazilian winter (June through September).
What is the climate in lencois maranhenses?
The area of the park has an average annual temperature of between 26 °C (79 °F) and 28.5 °C (83.3 °F) and an annual temperature variation of about 1.1 °C (2 °F).
How many days Lencois Maranhenses?
We recommend spending at least 1-2 days here! You can read more about that in our guide on What to Do in São Luís. From São Luís to the Lençóis, it’s about a 4-5 hour drive.
How to go to Lencois Maranhenses?
Getting to Lençóis Maranhenses The best way to get to the park is to first fly into the São Luís International Airport and from there, head to Barreirinhas or Santo Amaro do Maranhão, either with a hired car (you can hire one at the airport), bus, or a private van. The easiest route is to head to Barreirinhas.
When is the best time to visit Lencois Maranhenses?
The best time to visit Lençóis Maranhenses is June-September, which is the dry season. You can imagine how much rain falls during rainy season for the sand dunes to create lagoons, so you don’t want to get caught in the bad months.
How big is Parque Nacional dos Lencois Maranhenses?
It comprises an area of 155 thousand hectares, of which 90 thousand consist of mobile dunes and lagoons formed by these dunes. It is located on the eastern coast of the state of Maranhão and covers three municipalities: Barreirinhas, Santo Amaro and Primeira Cruz.
Why was the Lencois Maranhenses National Park created?
The proposal to create the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park (LMNP) was initially conceived to fill gaps in the so-called Brazilian System of Protected Areas, as well as to preserve samples of the diversity of natural ecosystems in the country, in order to ensure the continuity of evolutionary processes.
What are the attractions of Lencois National Park?
In its 155 thousand hectares, it is home to diverse and fragile ecosystems, such as restinga (vegetation with marine influence), mangrove and dunes, the last ones being the main attraction of the National Park due to the lagoons formed during the rainy season.