Lençóis Maranhenses and Atins

Located just 2 degrees south of the Equator, the Lençóis Maranhenses region has a hot and semi-humid climate throughout the year, with temperatures ranging from 22°C to 37°C.
The rainy season, from January to May, is ideal for those who prefer milder sun, although occasional showers may occur.
From June to December, the dry season prevails, bringing sunny days and ideal conditions for excursions.
Between October and February, due to the complete lack of rainfall, the lagoons gradually dry up and may become completely empty in years when the rainy season has been unusually short.

Departure in the morning between 06:30 and 07:40 on a 30-seat air-conditioned tourist minibus. We will travel approximately 270 km on paved roads to reach the city of Barreirinhas, one of the main gateways to the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. Arrival in the city is expected between 12:20 and 12:50.
Note: Seat allocation is random. For those seeking more comfort, a private vehicle can be requested for an additional fee.

At 2:00 PM, after checking into the hotel, departure for an unforgettable tour in a non-air-conditioned 4x4 jeep. We'll cross the scenic Rio Preguiças and follow a sandy trail leading to the entrance of the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. From there, we begin a hike across the breathtaking white sand dunes toward the stunning Laguna Bonita. In this natural paradise, you’ll have the chance to swim in refreshing, crystal-clear lagoons nestled among the vast dunes. These lagoons are formed by rainfall between February and June, creating vibrant green and blue pools, some reaching depths of up to 4 meters.
The landscape is constantly changing: strong winds, especially in the second half of the year, shift the dunes by up to 20 meters annually, making every visit unique.
Return to the city after 7:00 PM, following an unforgettable sunset over the dunes.

Overnight in Barreirinhas with breakfast.

Departure in the morning at 8:00 / 08:30 am ( don't forget to bring your luggage with you ) to the port in Barreirinhas, set out in motorboat down Rio Preguiça towards the ocean.
The first stop is in the Vassouras region to visit the Pequenos Lençóis Maranhenses and see local fauna in the monkey tent known as “tenda dos macacos”; second stop is in the village called Mandacarú, a small fishing village where you can to appreciate various craft shops, the best caipirinha in the region at the kiosk on the pier and if accessible, you can climb up the light house called “Farol Preguiças” navy lighthouse to enjoy an enchanting panorama that embraces the entire mouth of the river and part of the National Park of Lencois Maranhenses; we will continue by boat crossing the river Rio Preguiça and we will arrive at the Atins beach around 11:20 am / 12:30 pm, where we will wait the 4X4 jeep ( no air conditioning) that will take us to the pousada.

Some important things to know about Atins: it's a small city whose sandy streets can get hot during the dry season; there are no pharmacies; there is limited access to technology as the internet and cell phone signal is unstable; the local electricity grid is precarious; and during the high season, the traffic is very intense and noisy. There is no public aqueduct and each pousada has its own water well. The water in the rooms' bathrooms is not completely transparent, which is characteristic of the region. Due to its location in the middle of nature, insects and other animals such as small lizards, frogs and/or ants are common and sometimes manage to get into the rooms, despite the measures taken to minimize these inconveniences. In brief, anyone who decides to stay at Atins must be adaptable.

Overnight in Atins with breakfast.

Breakfast at hotel and morning at leisure to visit this small village with beautiful beaches, famous for the sport of kite-surf.

In the afternoon between 02:30 and 03:00 pm departure with a 4X4 jeep ( no air conditioning), passing through meadows that during the rainy season are flooded and in the following months gradually dry up, creating an ideal habitat for grazing various animals. The Lençois Maranhenses park is 20 minutes far away, and you can already see the first dunes called the Canto di Atins, reached which we will continue to the lagoons with fresh and crystalline waters that form between the immensity of the dunes.
After admiring an exciting sunset in the dunes, we will continue.
Return to city after 6:30 pm.

Overnight in Atins.

Breakfast in the pousada and the morning at leisure ( the check-out should happens until 12:00 am, but you can let your baggage at the reception ).

Departure at 1:40 p.m. in a 4x4 non-air-conditioned vehicle to reach Atins beach, from where we will depart by boat at 2:00 p.m.; we will make a stop for a few minutes at Cabure beach and then continue the navigation, going up the Rio Preguiça River in the direction of the town of Barreirinhas, where we will arrive around 3:30 p.m.
At 4:40 p.m. we will depart by air-conditioned 30-seat tourist bus to the town of São Luís, traveling about 270 km of paved road .
Note: The allocation of seats is totally random and for those who want more comfort, we offer the possibility of a private vehicle in supplement.
The arrival in São Luís is estimated for 9:30 pm.

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