Lençóis Maranhenses
Brazil
A national park of white sand dunes in northeast Brazil. Rain from January to June fills the hollows between them with blue and green lagoons, which are fullest from June to September.
Best time to visit Lençóis Maranhenses
The best time to visit Lençóis Maranhenses is June to September.
Quick facts
- Trip type
- Nature
- Region
- South America
- Budget
- $$ (moderately priced)
- Time zone
- America/Fortaleza (UTC-3 in January)
- Coordinates
- 2°29′S 43°08′W
Facts last checked 2 Oct 2026. Sources: en.wikipedia.org, bahia.ws.
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When is the best time to visit Lençóis Maranhenses?
The best time to visit Lençóis Maranhenses is June to September.
How expensive is Lençóis Maranhenses?
Lençóis Maranhenses is moderately priced: $$ on JourneyBay's four-level budget scale, from $ (budget-friendly) to $$$$ (expensive).
What is Lençóis Maranhenses known for?
Lençóis Maranhenses is known for dune lagoons, 4x4 trips and swimming. A national park of white sand dunes in northeast Brazil. Rain from January to June fills the hollows between them with blue and green lagoons, which are fullest from June to September.
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